The Central Government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to bring significant changes to the salary structure and pensions of over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. The revised pay scales are likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026.
Fact Checked Updates
Fitment Factor: Expected to increase from 2.57 (7th CPC) to 2.86, potentially raising the minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480.
Implementation Delay: Employees are concerned as the commission’s formation has been delayed.
Impact on Allowances: HRA, TA, and other benefits may also be revised based on posting location and travel requirements.
Expected Salary Increase Under 8th Pay Commission
Here’s a grade-wise salary projection based on preliminary estimates:
Pay Grade (Level) | Basic Pay (Expected) | Gross Salary | Take-Home Salary |
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Grade 2000 (Level 3) | ₹57,456 | ₹74,845 | ₹68,849 |
Grade 4200 (Level 6) | ₹93,708 | ₹1,19,798 | ₹1,09,977 |
Grade 5400 (Level 9) | ₹1,40,220 | ₹1,81,073 | ₹1,66,401 |
Grade 6600 (Level 11) | ₹1,84,452 | ₹2,35,920 | ₹2,16,825 |
Note: These figures are estimates and may change based on the final recommendations.
How Will Allowances & Deductions Be Affected?
House Rent Allowance (HRA) & Travel Allowance (TA): Likely to be revised based on city category and job requirements.
National Pension System (NPS): Employee contribution (10% of basic + DA) and government share (14%) may increase.
CGHS Subscription: Higher basic pay could lead to increased CGHS charges.
What’s Next?
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The 8th Pay Commission’s final report will determine exact salary revisions.
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Government employees should track official updates at dopt.gov.in.
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Pensioners will also see a corresponding increase in monthly pensions.
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