The Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners always brings a great hope. The Pay Commission is formed every ten years, which leads to changes in salary, allowances and pension of government employees. Now 8th pay commission That is, the eighth pay commission is under discussion, because millions of employees hope that this in their salary Significant increase Will be
In January 2025, the Central Government announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. Since then, the question is arising as to when the new pay commission will apply, how much will the salary of the employees be increased, and who will get the benefit. Currently 7th Pay Commission is applicable, whose duration December 2025 Is being completed in In such a situation, everyone’s eyes 8th pay commission rests on commission Are.
8th Pay Commission New Update
The main objective of 8th Pay Commission is to review the salary and allowances of central government employees and pensioners. It was formed by the government on 16 January 2025. It is expected that this commission may come into force from 1 January 2026, although some reports are expected to delay its implementation.
8th pay commission
| point | Description |
|---|---|
| Objective | Review of salary and allowances of central employees and pensioners |
| Date of formation | 16 January 2025 |
| Potential applicable date | 1 January 2026 (Potential) |
| Beneficiary | About 50 lakh employees, 65 lakh pensioners |
| Main change | Changes in salary structure, allowance, pension, fitment factor |
| Approximate fitment factor | 2.6 to 2.86 (from 3.68 in some reports) |
| Dearness allowance (da) | Will start from zero at the time of implementation |
| Previous commission | 7th Pay Commission (2016) |
8th pay commission related to the main things
- Fitment factor: This is a coefficient of increasing basic salary. Due to its increase, direct salary increases. It was 2.57 in the 7th Pay Commission, now expected to be 2.86 or more in 8th.
- Dearness allowance: DA is added to basic salary in every pay commission, which increases the salary well.
- Increase in pension: Pensioners will also benefit according to the fitment factor.
How much change in salary?
The biggest change will be seen in salary as soon as the 8th Pay Commission is implemented. It is estimated that the minimum wage can increase from Rs 18,000 to Rs 34,560 or to Rs 51,480, it will depend on the fitment factor.
Example of possible salary hike
| Current basic pay | New Basic Pay (2.86 Factor) | New Basic Pay (3.68 Factor) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹ 18,000 | ₹ 51,480 | ₹ 66,240 |
| ₹ 25,000 | ₹ 71,500 | ₹ 92,000 |
| ₹ 35,000 | ₹ 1,00,100 | ₹ 1,28,800 |
- If the fitment factor 2.86 Minimum Wage ₹ 51,480 It is possible
- If 3.68, this salary can reach ₹ 66,240.
How much pension is increased?
- The current minimum pension is ₹ 9,000.
- It can go up to ₹ 25,740 according to 2.86 factor.
Process and timeline of implementation
- January 2025: Announcement of formation of commission.
- April-June 2025: Initial Consultation.
- December 2025: Appointment of chairman and members of the commission.
- January 2026: Possibility of implementation.
- To the middle or end of 2026: Possibility of submitting reports.
- After being implemented: If there is a delay, arrears can also be found.
Who will get the benefit?
- All central government employees (about 50 lakhs)
- Pensioner (about 65 lakh)
- Some state governments can also implement themselves after the Center’s decision.
New formula of salary revision
The formula of salary revision changes with each pay commission. This time too, salary will be fixed on the basis of fitment factor and DA merger.
| Pay commission | DA merge percent | Applicable fitment factor |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | 74% | 1.86 |
| 6th | 115% | 1.86 + grade pay |
| 7th | 125% | 2.57 |
| 8th | 50%+ (estimated) | 2.86 or 3.68 (estimated) |
Key demands of employees
- The fitment factor should be done at least 3.0 or more.
- Dearness allowance (DA) merger in basic salary.
- Adequate increase in minimum wage.
- Transparency in the process of allowances and promotion.
Status so far
- The government has approved the formation of the commission.
- The appointment of the chairman and members is yet to be appointed.
- Terms of Reference (Tor) is likely to be fixed soon.
- The possible date of implementation is said to be 1 January 2026, but it may also be delayed.
Benefits for employees and pensioners
- Direct increase in salary
- Increase in allowances
- Increase in pension
- Dearness allowance (DA) merger
- Improvement in promotion and grade pay
Repeated questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the 8th Pay Commission apply?
The possible date is 1 January 2026, but the official announcement is awaited.
Q2. How much will the salary increase?
According to the fitment factor, salary may increase by more than 35%.
Q3. Will pensioners also benefit?
Yes, the pension of pensioners will also increase according to the new fitment factor.
Q4. Will the employees of the state government also benefit?
Some state governments may also implement themselves after the Center’s decision.
Q5. Will DA be merger?
In every pay commission, DA is merged into Basic, this time the same is expected.
conclusion:
There is a lot of enthusiasm among central employees and pensioners regarding 8th Pay Commission. The government has announced the formation of the commission and its process will start soon. If everything happens on time, the new Pay Commission can be implemented from 1 January 2026, which will see a big change in salary and pension.
Disclaimer: This information is based on various media reports and government announcements. The process of 8th Pay Commission has begun, but has not yet been officially announced on the last date for the commission’s chairman, Terms of Reference and the last date of implementation. How much increase in salary will be fully depending on the report of the Commission and the final decision of the government. Therefore, until the final notification comes from the government, all the figures are likely and changes are possible.
