The 8th Pay Commission can bring big relief to lakhs of central government employees and pensioners. With the new Pay Commission, there is a chance of a good increase in salary, pension, and allowances. The central government had announced the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025.
However, the chairperson, members, and Terms of Reference (ToR) of the commission have not been decided yet. Once the full commission is formed and it gives its report, more than 1 crore central employees and pensioners will get its benefits. This means there will be a big increase in the salary of central government employees. This process may still take 15 to 18 months.
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Start?
As per news, the 8th Pay Commission may give its report by the end of 2025. It may start from January 2026. But this will happen only if the report is ready on time and the government says yes.
How Much Will Salary Go Up?
A report says that the new salary rules may start in the year 2026-27. After this, the salary and pension of government workers may go up by 30% to 34%. This change will depend on the fitment factor.
What Is Fitment Factor?
Fitment factor is a number. The old salary is multiplied by this number to make the new salary. Example: If your basic salary is ₹18,000 and the fitment factor is 2.0, then your new salary will be ₹36,000. (HRA and DA will be added later. So your full salary will be more.)
What Will Be the Fitment Factor This Time?
The commission is not made yet. But reports say the fitment factor may be between 1.83 and 2.46. This is just a guess based on old reports. The government will decide the final number. If the fitment factor is high, the salary will also go up more.