8th Pay Commission: Lakhs of central government employees are waiting with bated breath – when will the 8th Pay Commission come? And the biggest question is, how much will the salary increase? So listen, it can be implemented by 2026 and this time employees from level-1 to level-6 are going to hit the jackpot. From the fitment factor to the allowances, everything is going to change. Come, let’s take a look at what big changes can make your salary slip even better.
The 8th Pay Commission will be announced in 2026
It is not a confirmed news, but if sources and experts are to be believed, the 8th Pay Commission (8CPC) can be implemented from January 1, 2026. The government can start working on its recommendations in 2025 itself. Just wait a little more.
Is the salary hike of 18-24% confirmed?
The salary had increased by 14.27% in the 7th Pay Commission. But, this time it is expected that this increase can be from 18% to 24% in the 8th Pay Commission. The fitment factor will play the biggest role in this.
New mathematics of Fitment Factor!
In the 7th Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57, which made the minimum salary ₹18,000. In the 8th Commission, it can be 1.90, 2.08 or 2.86. However, the most discussed is the 1.90 fitment factor. If this happens, then there will be a huge increase in the basic salary.
Minimum Salary ₹18,000 directly to ₹34,200?
If the fitment factor is fixed at 1.90 (as is being discussed), then the minimum basic salary of government employees can increase from ₹18,000 to ₹34,200 directly. Think, how much difference it will make at other levels.
DA, HRA, TA will all increase
Not just the basic salary, dearness allowance (DA), transport allowance (TA) and house rent allowance (HRA) are also expected to see a big jump. DA will again start from 0% and will increase every 6 months.
Pension will also increase gracefully
Currently the minimum pension is ₹9,000. After the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, it can reach ₹15,000 to ₹20,000. And the maximum pension can go up to ₹1.25 lakh!
There are other benefits besides salary and pension
Basic pay will increase to fight inflation. All allowances will increase. Pensioners will get a better revised pension. There will also be improvement in gratuity and PF contribution received on retirement. Meaning benefits from all sides.
Difference in salary of central and state employees?
Central employees get salary as per Pay Matrix. State governments can make separate rules for their employees or can take some time to implement 8CPC.
Level 1 to 6 will get a lot of benefits
Employees who come from Level 1 to Level 6 in the Pay Matrix are expected to get the most benefit. However, the salary of high level officers will also increase significantly, but the fitment factor may be different for them.
Private Sector will also see a boom
When the salary of government employees increases, there is pressure to increase the salary in the private sector as well. Good companies may have to increase the salary to retain their talented people.
Recommendations by the end of 2025
The government has given the green signal to the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The new commission can start work from May. It is believed that the recommendations will come by the end of 2025 and preparations to implement it will start from 2026.
DA meter is again at 0%!
This is the rule. After the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, all the existing DA will be merged (or adjusted in fitment) in the basic and dearness allowance (DA) will again start from 0%. After this, it will be increased every 6 months.
Retirement benefits will also increase
The gratuity received by the employees on retirement and their EPF contribution will also increase. This will strengthen their financial security.
The craze for government jobs will increase further
Due to increased salary, better allowances and strong retirement pension, government jobs will become even more attractive and beneficial. So if you are preparing, then try harder. It will also have a positive effect on the economy, because when people get money in their hands, the demand will increase.
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