Defence Skilled Workers Sixth Pay Commission: Pension, Pay Arrears & Salary Hike Details

The much awaited salary hike for the Defence skilled workers in defence entities and defence establishements has come through. Recently, the government is reported to have made some changes to the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission which will directly benefit the Defence skilled workers not only in terms of salary, pay and pension, but there will also be a change in the grade cader.

Defence skilled workers gets Sixth Pay Commission Benefits

What are the changes made by the government for Defence skilled workers as per the Sixth Pay Commission implementations?
Although detailed reports are not available, but summarized reports are indicating that the Grade Pay for Defence skilled workers has been increased and this is done by making the required changes to the sixth pay commission recommendations.
There is also news about restructuring of the cadres, which will again ensure benefits to Defence skilled workers.
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By which date is the Pay Hike/Grade Changes for Defence skilled workers effective?
As per the reports, the changes for Defence skilled workers will be effective from 1 January 2006 onwards, so employees can expect a big amount in the form of payment of arrears. However, the payment of arrears may not be in lumpsump, it may be in installments over a period of time.

In which streams of Defence skilled workers are the new amendments implemented?
The new pay amendments are implemented in both industrial and non-industrial trades.

What are the new salary structures and pay bands for Defence skilled workers ?
Skilled Artisans will now be in the Pay Band-I and their Grade Pay will be Rs 1900.

Highly Skilled Grade-II Artisans will also be come in Pay Band-I, but their Grade Pay will be Rs 2400.

Highly Skilled Grade I Artisans, will again be in Pay Band-I, will receive a better Grade Pay of Rs 2800.

Master Craftsman who will be under Pay Band-II will be given a Grade Pay of Rs 4,200