8th Pay Commission: With the end of 2025, the tenure of the 7th Pay Commission has also come to a complete end. The new year 2026 will prove to be very important for central government employees. The 7th Pay Commission has completed 10 years, and now discussions about the implementation of a new pay commission are gaining momentum.

With the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, a significant increase in salaries is expected. The question arises as to when the eighth pay commission will be implemented. While nothing has been officially announced regarding its implementation, media reports suggest it will be implemented in 2027.

When will the 8th Pay Commission be considered effective?

The central government has clarified that the 8th Pay Commission will be considered effective from January 1, 2026. This means that regardless of when the recommendations of the new pay commission are actually implemented, the calculations will be based on January 1, 2026. The increased salary will be paid later as a lump sum. The basis for the increase in central government employees’ salaries will be the fitment factor.

Salary increase based on the fitment factor

The salaries of central government employees will increase based on the fitment factor. The exact fitment factor has not yet been determined. If the fitment factor is set at approximately 2.15, then salaries could increase by about 20 to 35 per cent. If a higher fitment factor is decided, then a substantial increase in salaries can be expected.

How much difference will there be in salary?

If a central government employee’s current salary is Rs. 18,000, their new basic salary is expected to reach Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 40,000. For employees whose basic salary is approximately Rs. 35,000, their salary could reach up to Rs. 75,000.

The benefits may be even greater at senior levels. Salaries for top-level officers are also being projected to reach Rs. 3 to 5 lakh. Everyone is now eagerly awaiting its implementation.