8th Pay Commission New update: After a long wait, the Central Government has finally approved the 8th Pay Commission. The Union Cabinet has approved the terms and conditions for the Commission. This decision has brought joy to millions of government employees and pensioners across the country. The new Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026, and is considered a major financial reform following the previous 7th Pay Commission.
These employees will benefit first
Central government employees will be the first to benefit directly from the 8th Pay Commission. Upon implementation, the salaries of over 5 million employees will increase. These include employees working in the Indian Railways, Income Tax Department, Postal Department, Customs, and various ministries.
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The Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces will benefit
The benefits of the new Pay Commission will not be limited to civilian employees. Employees of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as paramilitary forces like the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB, will also benefit. The salaries of those under the central government will be adjusted with the new fitment factor.
Benefits to employees of educational and research institutions
In addition to government ministries and defense forces, several central educational and research institutions will also be covered by the new pay structure. These include institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, UGC, ICAR, and CSIR. Besides employees working in these institutions, retired pensioners will also benefit.
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What will be the new fitment factor?
According to information, the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission could be between 1.83 and 2.46. If an employee’s current basic salary is ₹20,000 and the fitment factor is fixed at 2.5, the new salary will be ₹50,000. Along with this, HRA, DA, and other allowances will also increase. This could result in a 30% to 34% increase in salary.
