Right now, government employees and pensioners in India are talking about the Eighth Pay Commission. After the Seventh Pay Commission, people think the Eighth Pay Commission will bring big changes in salary, allowance, and pension.
In this report, we will tell you about the start date of the Eighth Pay Commission, how much salary may increase, and other main points.
When will the 8th Pay Commission start?
According to experts, the Eighth Pay Commission may start from January 1, 2026. In India, a new pay commission is usually formed every ten years. The Seventh Pay Commission started in 2016, so the new rules are expected in 2026.
The government has not made any final announcement yet. But soon, details about the members and work of this commission may be shared.
How much salary can increase?
The most important part of the 8th Pay Commission is the salary hike. Reports say that the salary of employees may rise by 30% to 34%. The increase will depend mainly on the Fitment Factor.
- Fitment Factor: In the 7th Pay Commission, it was 2.57. In the 8th Pay Commission, it may be between 3.83 and 4.46.
- Minimum Basic Salary: Right now, it is Rs 18,000. After the new rules, it may rise to Rs 32,940 – Rs 44,280.
- Dearness Allowance (DA): DA will be added to the basic pay. After this, DA will start again from zero.
Good news for pensioners
The 8th Pay Commission will also help pensioners. The minimum pension may rise from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,740. This will give big financial relief to lakhs of retired workers.
Current situation
Government employee groups are asking the government to form the 8th Pay Commission soon. The government has said that talks are going on with state governments. A positive step may come, but the full formation and recommendations will take time. Employees will have to wait a little.