New Delhi: Whenever a new Pay Commission is implemented in the country, central government employees receive a significant salary increase. Seven Pay Commissions have already been implemented across the country, and the next one is eagerly awaited. The 7th Pay Commission will complete its tenth year on December 31, 2025. Therefore, various speculations are rife regarding the 8th Pay Commission.
With the implementation of the new Pay Commission, salaries are expected to see record-breaking increases. Clerks and employees in lower positions are also expected to see a significant increase. The criteria for salary increases will be the fitment factor. The following will explain how a clerk’s salary will be calculated. This will eliminate any confusion among employees.
Based on Salary Increases
With the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, clerk salaries will see a significant increase. Senior clerks are considered to be at Pay Level 5. The lowest current basic pay is Rs 29,200. Additionally, the in-hand salary is calculated by adding grades, allowances, and other benefits.
The fitment factor is a factor that determines salary increases. According to some estimates, the fitment factor is likely to be increased to 2.86. If this happens, clerks’ salaries could see a significant increase.
How much will a senior clerk’s salary increase?
According to some experts, the fitment factor is likely to be between 1.92 and 2.08 after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. If, for some reason, a fitment factor of 2.86 is implemented, the senior clerk’s basic salary could be around Rs 83,000. Dearness allowance and house rent allowance will then be calculated based on this. This means the overall salary package could be quite substantial.
When could the new recommendations be implemented?
The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are to be implemented from January 1, 2026. However, the government has not yet implemented the new pay commission. This means that the committee for this commission has not even been formed. It will be reviewed after the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. Then it can be implemented. This means that it is expected to be implemented by the year 2027.