8th CPC: Is there confusion about the 8th Pay Commission? When will it come, what will be the fitment factor, how much will the salary increase and what will happen to the pension? In this FAQ guide, we have answered more than 21 such big questions which are based on the information received from government sources and employee unions.
The formation of the 8th Pay Commission may be in process, but hundreds of questions are arising in the minds of central government employees and pensioners about it. When will it come? How much will the salary increase? What will happen to the fitment factor? What will happen to the pension? To remove this confusion, we have brought a complete FAQ guide. In this, we have answered more than 20 questions based on the official information received from NC-JCM, an organization representing the government and employees. We have kept the answers short and simple so that you can understand everything easily.
1. After all, what is this Pay Commission?
It is a committee formed by the government which reviews the salary, allowances and pension of government employees. It tells how much the salary should increase by looking at inflation and cost of living every 10 years.
2. How will the 8th Pay Commission be different from the previous ones?
It is expected to be very different as India is now the fourth largest economy in the world and the financial challenges of employees have also changed in the last 10 years. The new Pay Commission will address these new challenges.
3. Who will get its benefits?
All central government employees (civilian, defense personnel), pensioners, PSU employees and All India Service officers will get its direct benefit.
4. How many years is the Pay Commission formed?
In India, the Pay Commission for Central Government employees is formed once every 10 years.
5. What were the major changes in the 6th and 7th Pay Commissions?
The 6th Pay Commission introduced the system of ‘Pay Band’ and ‘Grade Pay’, while the 7th Pay Commission removed it and introduced the ‘Pay Matrix’ and a uniform ‘Fitment Factor’ formula.
6. Are there any challenges in implementing it?
There are no major challenges at the moment. The delay in its formation is a minor concern, but once the panel is formed, all this will become irrelevant.
7. What did the government say on the demand for DA merger or interim relief?
There is no official response from the government on this yet, as the Pay Commission is yet to be formed.
8. Where will you get the official information of the 8th Pay Commission?
You can see its official information on the websites of DoPT, Department of Expenditure (DoE) of the Finance Ministry and DoPPW.
9. Which are the main organizations involved in making it?
It mainly includes DoPT, DoE, Finance Ministry and NC-JCM (staff side) from the employees’ side.
10. When did the government approve the 8th Pay Commission?
The government approved the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025.
11. When will it be implemented?
Its recommendations are likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026.
12. Can there be a delay in its implementation?
The possibility is very low. Even if there is a delay in the announcement, it will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2026.
13. If there is a delay, will you get arrears?
Yes, if there is a delay in the announcement, then you will get the entire money from January 1, 2026 to the date of announcement together as arrears.
14. What work has been done on it so far?
So far, some meetings have taken place between DoPT and NC-JCM regarding its terms. DoE has also recently issued a circular for the appointment of staff for the commission. However, the names of the chairman and members have not been announced yet.
15. How much can the salary increase?
It is too early to guess this. There are many speculations in the media about the fitment factor, but it is not right to trust them until the commission starts its work.
16. What can be the minimum basic salary?
This will depend on the new fitment factor. However, if we look at the past trend, there should be a significant increase in it. In the 7th Pay Commission, the minimum basic salary increased from ₹ 7000 to ₹ 18,000.
17. Will dearness allowance (DA) become zero again?
Yes, it is expected that all the DA received in the last 10 years will be merged into the new salary and then the DA calculation will start again from 0%.
18. What is the fitment factor and why is it so important?
This is a multiplier, by which your current basic salary is multiplied to determine the new salary. The biggest jump in your salary comes from this.
19. What will be the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission?
There is no official confirmation on this yet. There are many speculations in the market, which should be avoided. This will be known only when the commission submits its report to the government in 2026.
20. What will be the impact on the pension of pensioners?
Pensioners and family pensioners will also get the same benefits as salaried people. Their pension will also be revised on the basis of the fitment factor. Also, changes are expected in retirement benefits.
21. Will there be a difference in the pension of those retiring before and after 2026?
Yes, such concerns may arise, as happened at the time of the 7th Pay Commission. But it is expected that the 8th Pay Commission will take these things into consideration and suggest a solution in its report.
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