8th Pay Commission news: The central government has many more pensioners than employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced DA and DR hikes that will benefit both employees and pensioners.. 8th Pay Commission pension calculator: Around 69 lakh pensioners fall under the central government's administration, with most benefiting from the Old Pension Scheme. The 8th Pay Commission could bring a significant hike in the pension structure for central government pensioners.