8th Pay Commission: The approval of the Eighth Pay Commission by the Government of India can prove to be good news for crores of government employees. There is a possibility of significant increase in the salary and pension of government employees and pensioners through this commission. The Eighth Pay Commission can give government employees a salary hike of up to 40-50%, with a fitment factor of up to 2.86 and its implementation is expected by January 2026.
Expected change in fitment factor
The most important element in the Pay Commission is the fitment factor, which determines the rate of salary hike. According to reports, this factor may increase from 2.57 to 2.86. If this estimate proves to be correct, the minimum wage may increase from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480. Similarly, the minimum pension may also increase from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,740.
Impact on different levels of employees
The Eighth Pay Commission will provide different benefits to employees at different levels. The current salary of level three employees can increase from Rs 57,456 to Rs 74,845. At the same time, level six employees can get a salary of up to Rs 1.2 lakh instead of Rs 93,708. This increase will play an important role in improving the financial condition of government employees.
This commission can bring special relief for pensioners receiving pension based on grade pay 2000. If the fitment factor remains 1.92, then their monthly pension can increase from Rs 13,000 to Rs 24,960. If the fitment factor 2.28 is applied, then level three pensioners can get pension up to Rs 27,040.
Benefits to pensioners with higher grade pay
The pension of employees retiring on grade pay 2800 can increase from Rs 15,700 to Rs 30,140. At the same time, the pension of level six employees of grade pay 4200 can reach Rs 54,624 instead of Rs 28,450. If the fitment factor 2.28 is applied, then this amount can go up to Rs 59,176.
According to government sources, the Eighth Pay Commission may be implemented from January 1, 2026. This will not only benefit the current employees but will also bring significant improvement in the financial condition of pensioners. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the inflation rate and improvement in living standards.