8th Pay Commission: There is a big relief news for the pensioners of Central Government Employees. The term of the 7th Pay Commission is ending on 31 December 2025, and after this, there is a strong possibility of the 8th Pay Commission being implemented. If the government approves the fitment factor of 1.92 or 2.28, then there will be a significant increase in the pension.

In particular, pensioners who retired in the old pay grade will get direct benefits from this. However, the final decision will be taken by the central government itself. Till then the pensioners will have to wait a bit, but it is expected that their future will be financially more secure.

How will the new pension be decided

Last time, i.e. in the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was fixed at 2.57. This means that the basic pension received under the 6th Pay Commission was multiplied by 2.57. Similarly, in the 8th Pay Commission also the pension will be decided based on the fitment factor.

8th pay commission
8th pay commission

Various organizations have suggested a fitment factor ranging from 1.92 to 3.86. It is expected that the possible increase in the fitment factor can be between 1.92 and 2.28. The higher this factor, the more benefits the pensioners will get.

How much is the estimated increase in whose pension

Here the potential pension has been calculated for employees of some specific pay grades. This includes people who retired under pay grades 2000, 2800, 4200, and 4800. Their new pension is estimated below based on their existing pension and the proposed fitment factor. This will give you a clear picture of how much benefit you can get after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission.

Pay Grade 2800

Level 4 (Existing pension ₹15,700)

At 1.92 factor:- ₹30,140

At 2.28 factor:- ₹32,656

Level 5 (Existing pension ₹20,800)

At 1.92 factor:- ₹39,936

At 2.28 factor:- ₹43,264

Pay Grade 4200 (Level 6)

Existing pension ₹28,450

At 1.92 factor:- ₹54,624

At 2.28 factor:- ₹59,176

Existing pension ₹31,100

At 1.92 factor:- ₹59,712

At 2.28 factor:- ₹63,800 (estimated, 2.28% on Pay Grade 4800 (Level 8)

Current pension ₹32,050

1.92 factor:- ₹61,536

2.28 factor:- ₹66,664

Current pension ₹37,150

1.92 factor:- ₹71,328

2.28 factor:- ₹77,272

8th Pay Commission
8th Pay Commission

When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented

The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission may come after December 2025, but it may take 2026 or more for the government to implement them. In this process, a detailed report is prepared, in which suggestions are taken from Central Employee Organizations and various departments. After this, it is implemented only after Cabinet Approval. This is a long process, but it is extremely important for pensioners as it will have a direct impact on their post-retirement income.

Why is this increase important

The increase in pensions will help reduce the financial pressure caused by rising inflation.

The increased pension will help pensioners maintain and improve their standard of living.

It will provide a strong financial safety net for retired government employees.

This will help millions of pensioners to reduce anxiety about their financial future and get mental peace.