To revise the salary and pension of government employees in India from time to time Pay commission Is formed. Seven pay commissions have been implemented so far, and the 8th pay commission remains a topic of discussion in 2025. This commission makes recommendations to improve the income of central government employees and pensioners.
The 8th pay commission is expected to not only increase salary, but will also bring changes in pension and allowances. In this article we will know that 8th pay commission What changes can happen, what will be the fitment factor, and how much will this affect the salary of the employees.
8th Pay Commission: Main things
To increase salary under 8th pay commission Fitment factor Will be used. This is a multiplier that applies to existing basic pay.
Below is a table which shows the main information of the 8th pay commission:
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Pay commission name | 8th pay commission |
| Possibility of implementation | January 2026 |
| Beneficiary | 50 lakh government employees and 65 lakh pensioners |
| Potential fitment factor | 1.92 to 2.86 |
| Minimum basic increment | From ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 51,480 |
| Estimated salary increase | 20% to 35% |
| Fitment factor of previous commission | 2.57 (7th pay commission) |
Fitment Factor: What is and how does it work?
The fitment factor is the coefficient that applies to the existing basic salary of government employees. Through this, a new basic salary is fixed. For example:
- If an employee has an existing basic salary ₹ 18,000 and fitment factor 2.86 is fixed, then there will be a new salary:
- New Basic Salary = Current Basic Salary × Fitment Factor
- New Basic Salary = Current Basic Salary × Fitment Factor
- i.e
- ₹ 18,000 × 2.86 = ₹ 51,480
- ₹ 18,000 × 2.86 = ₹ 51,480
Salary hike based on possible fitment factor:
- 1.92 Fitment Factor: Minimum Wage ₹ 34,560
- 2.57 Fitment Factor: Minimum Wage ₹ 46,260
- 2.86 Fitment Factor: Minimum Wage ₹ 51,480
Possible increase in salary
The salary of employees under the 8th pay commission can increase by 20% to 35%. Below is the details of possible increment at various levels (pay levels):
| Pay level | Current Basic Salary (₹) | Possible new salary (₹) |
| Level 1 | ₹ 18,000 | ₹ 33,480 |
| level 2 | ₹ 19,900 | ₹ 37,014 |
| Level 3 | ₹ 21,700 | ₹ 40,362 |
| Level 4 | ₹ 25,500 | ₹ 47,430 |
| Level 5 | ₹ 29,200 | ₹ 54,712 |
Benefits for pensioners
The 8th pay commission will benefit not only the employees but also pensioners.
- Current minimum pension: ₹ 9,000
- Possible minimum pension (2.86 fitment factor): ₹ 25,740
other benefits:
- Increase in dearness allowance.
- Travel allowance and revision of other allowances.
- Improvement in benefits after retirement.
Important point
- Budget allocation: Salary hike will be fixed by the government on the basis of budget allocation.
- If the budget allocation is ₹ 1.75 lakh crore, then the average monthly salary can be ₹ 1,14,600.
- If the budget allocation is ₹ 2 lakh crore, then the average monthly salary can be ₹ 1,16,700.
- Equality: Emphasis can be given on giving more benefits to lower level employees.
- Salary as per posts: One prescribed for every post Pay matrix will be.
Pay Matrix: Pay structure on various positions
Below is given a possible pay structure according to various positions and their responsibilities:
| Pay level | Post | Main Responsibilities |
| Level 1 | Peon/Multi Tasking Staff | Office assistance work |
| Level 4 | Stenographer (Grade D), Junior Clerk | document management |
| Level 6 | Inspector/Junior Engineer | Technical work |
| Level 10 | Group A Officer (IAS/IPS/IFS) | Policy making and administrative work |
conclusion
The 8th pay commission can bring a big change for government employees and pensioners. Although the final decisions are yet to be, it will definitely improve their income and standard of living.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available reports and expert projections. The final decision has not been taken by the government yet.
