Setback ahead of the 8th Pay Commission! Career progression halted for these central employees; here are the details.

8th Pay Commission: The government has clarified that since the scheme was implemented in 2008, there is no question of extending its benefits to employees who retired prior to that date.

8th Pay Commission Latest Update: While lakhs of central government employees eagerly await the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations, a new issue regarding employment has emerged in the meantime.

Under this development, certain employees will be unable to avail the benefits of the 'Modified Assured Career Progression' (MACP) scheme. This scheme is designed to facilitate career advancement and was introduced to provide financial upgradation in cases where regular promotions were delayed.

What is the issue?