The 8th Pay Commission may merge pay levels 1-6 into just 3 tiers! This revolutionary change could mean higher salaries & faster promotions for employees.
Proposal
Approved in Jan 2025, the 8th Pay Commission takes effect from Jan 2026. Over 50L employees & 65L pensioners will benefit from revised pay structures.
Implementation
New Level A: Merge of 1 & 2New Level B: Merge of 3 & 4New Level C: Merge of 5 & 6Simplified structure = faster growth!
Levels
✅ Big basic salary jump✅ Faster promotions✅ Fewer pay anomaliesExample: Level-1 pay may rise from ₹18K to ₹21K+!
Benefits
Fitment factor could be ~1.92, raising Level-1 basic pay to ₹34,560. Merged levels mean higher starting salaries at each tier.
Salary Boost
Fewer levels = quicker promotions! Employees gain higher responsibilities & pay hikes sooner under the streamlined system.
Career Growth
A game-changer for lower-level staff! Reduced pay gaps, faster advancement, and increased earnings await central govt employees.