Crores of government employees and pensioners across the country are eagerly waiting for the 8th Pay Commission. But its official notification has not been issued yet. Now the government has made public the real reason for this delay. If you are also waiting for the 8th Pay Commission, then this news is important for you.
Why the delay in notification
According to the Ministry of Finance, the notification of the 8th Pay Commission is stuck because suggestions are still being sought from various stakeholders on the terms of reference of the commission. Many government employees and pensioners are waiting for this news.
In response to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha on 12 August 2025, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that letters were sent to the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and all the states on 17 January and 17 February 2025 to send suggestions on the terms of reference. He said, ‘Suggestions are still being received. Therefore, the official notification will be issued in due course.’
When will the commission be formed
The Union Minister also clarified that the appointment of the chairman and members of the commission will be done only after the notification is issued. On being asked about the timeline for the formation of the commission, the minister said that the notification will be issued ‘in due course’ and appointments will be made thereafter. The government employees will also now be waiting for the notification so that the commission can be formed.
Announcement was made in January
The government had approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025. This commission will review the salary and pension structure of central government employees and pensioners. Along with this, various allowances and facilities will also be assessed. The pensioners are also hoping that this commission will increase their pension.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented
The revision in the salary of government employees is likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026. However, its formal announcement may take 1.5 to 2 years. In such a situation, government employees and pensioners will get increased benefits along with arrears. This news is a ray of hope for the employees that their salaries will increase soon.
What will be the fitment factor
The fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57. Experts believe that in the 8th Pay Commission, it can be between 1.92 and 2.86. The higher the fitment factor, the greater the salary increase. For example, if the current basic salary of an employee is ₹ 30,000 and the fitment factor is fixed at 2.57, then the new basic salary will be ₹ 77,100. The fitment factor will be an important aspect for the employees, which can bring a big change in their salaries.