8th Pay Commission: If you are also a Central Government Employee or are associated with any pension scheme, then very good news has come for you. In early 2025, the government finally announced the big decision, which has been awaited for a long time. Yes, we are talking about the 8th Pay Commission, which has been given the green signal by the Central Government.
This decision has directly brought good news for more than 50 lakh central employees and more than 65 lakh pensioners. Actually, for many years it was the demand of the employee organizations that the salary structure should be changed according to inflation. Now that the government has approved the 8th Pay Commission, the employees will soon see a tremendous change in their salary.
How much will the salary increase
Now the biggest question is how much will the salary increase? So the answer is – there is a possibility of an increase of 20 percent to 35 percent (20% to 35%). However, how much and how it will increase, all depends on the Fitment Factor.
The fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57, that is, the basic salary was increased by 2.57 times. Now it is believed that in the 8th Pay Commission, this factor can go up to 3 or more. This means that there will be a significant increase in the in-hand salary of the employees, which will increase their purchasing power and improve the standard of living.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented
The government has made it clear that the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect from January 1, 2026. It was announced on January 17, 2025. However, some reports are also saying that due to economic conditions and budgetary priorities, it can also be postponed till 2027. But, talks are going on between the government and employee organizations, and it is expected that it will be implemented on time. This is a highly anticipated decision for the employees.
What will increase in the salary slip
After the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, not only the basic salary will increase, but many other allowances will also see an increase. This includes:
Dearness Allowance (DA): It is given to reduce the effect of inflation, and it is also calculated based on basic salary.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): This allowance given based on the classification of cities will also increase.
Travel Allowance (TA): The allowance given for travel-related expenses will also increase.
Apart from this, the pension of pensioners will also increase, because their pension is also calculated on the basis of the current salary structure. Overall, it would not be wrong to say that there is going to be a significant jump in the monthly income of the employees.
Who will get the most benefit
Group C and Group D employees are expected to get the most benefit from this pay commission because their current income is much less than inflation. This will help in improving their standard of living and reducing the financial burden.
At the same time, pensioners whose pension is very low will also get a big relief, because their pension will automatically increase as soon as the new commission comes into force. This will prove to be an extremely helpful step for the elderly.
When will the first salary be received in the new pay scale
If everything goes as planned, the salary in the new pay scale will be applicable from January 2026. However, employees may get their first salary in February 2026 as per the new structure.
However, it can also be seen that there may be a retrospective effect on the salary of January, that is, the arrears of the increased salary from January can be given in February. This will be another economic incentive for the employees.
What is the discussion going on between the government and the employees
According to government sources, discussions are going on continuously between the employee organizations and the government on this issue. Employee unions want the commission to be implemented as soon as possible so that the employees can get relief amid rising inflation.
The government has also assured that it is being worked on seriously and all necessary steps will be taken on time. This shows that the government is sensitive to the demands of the employees and is committed to their welfare.