8th Pay Commission Updates – The most discussed topic among central government employees and pensioners these days is the 8th Pay Commission. Once implemented, the salaries of central government employees and pensioners will see a leap in salary. Numerous claims are being made regarding this matter.
Many claims promise salary increases starting January 1, 2026. Some claim that dearness allowances will be completely discontinued once the 8th Pay Commission is implemented. However, there is no official version of this. If you want to clear up your confusion, the information below is presented in a few points. Gathering the information below will completely clear up any confusion.
Understand some points
The central government has constituted the 8th Pay Commission, but the report is now being prepared. It may take 18 months to complete the report. Do not be under the illusion that increased salaries will be available starting January 1, 2026. This is not the case at all, as the benefits of the increased salary will be available only after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Yes, it is important that the new Pay Commission can be considered effective from January 1, 2026, but the money will not be credited to accounts immediately. Central employees will have to wait for this.
Claims are being made through social media posts that the 8th Pay Commission will discontinue DA and HRA. The government has clarified that DA and HRA will continue to be paid as before. Employees and pensioners need not worry about this at all.
Some people are claiming that DA will be added to basic pay, but the government has clarified that there is no such proposal at present. DA and DR will be revised every six months as before.
The benefits of the 8th Pay Commission will accrue to over 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners across the country. Simply put, there will be a substantial increase in salary and pension.
What could be the fitment factor?
The Central Government’s formula for the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission may be different. The new salary is determined by multiplying the old salary by the 7th Pay Commission’s 2.57. It is now believed that the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission could be increased to 2.86.
