8th Pay Commission latest news: According to exclusive information received from sources, the 8th Pay Commission can now be constituted in late October 2025 or early November. As soon as the panel is formed, work on Salary Hike, Fitment Factor and DA Merger will start rapidly.
For the last few months, only one question has been circulating in government job houses – when will the 8th Pay Commission be formed, and when will the real impact be seen in the pocket. According to sources, the picture is now almost clear. The panel can be formed in late October or early November.
What does this mean? This is the first concrete step after which the entire math of fitment factor, DA merge, new pay-matrix and pension will move forward. This time coming in the middle of festivals is increasing hope as well as curiosity. Keep in mind, the salary does not increase immediately after the panel is formed, but from here the timeline moves forward – meetings with ministries, talks with unions, and then the report that opens the way for implementation in 2026. That is, the wait is not over yet, but the direction of the destination is now clearly visible.
We have exclusive information from sources that the Modi government is preparing to give the biggest Diwali gift to the central employees. It is reported that the panel (team) for the 8th Pay Commission can be formed in late October or early November 2025. This is not just the formation of a panel. This is the official beginning of the process, which will bring an increase of thousands and lakhs of rupees in the pockets of more than 1 crore employees and pensioners of the country.
8th Pay Commission: When will the team be formed?
According to sources, the matter is now gaining momentum. The news is that the panel will now be formed in late October or early November. This team will decide what will be the structure of the new salary, fitment factor and allowances of the employees.
Who will be the members of the team?
Like the previous commissions, this time too the command of the panel can be given to a retired Supreme Court judge or a senior officer. Along with them, economists, finance experts and people who know the government service rules will be included. This team will tell the government how much the salary and pension should be increased.
Why is the panel expected to be formed only in October-November?
Actually, there is a clear political logic behind this. According to sources, Bihar elections are going to be held in October-November and before that the central government wants to make a big announcement. Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary (Staff Side) of JCM (Joint Consultative Machinery), also said in a recent interview that PM Modi had approved the 8th Pay Commission during the Delhi elections.
The same pattern can be repeated this time too. It is believed that the Bihar elections are to be held in October-November, just before that the Pay Commission can be formed. The recommendations of the Commission will come out by the UP elections in 2027, and the government would like to take advantage of it by implementing it before the 2028-29 Lok Sabha elections.
8th Pay Commission: What changes will happen?
How much will I get as Fitment Factor?
The fitment factor is the biggest question. In the 7th Pay Commission, it was 2.57. Employee unions are demanding 3.68 times, while experts believe that it can be 2.80 to 3.0 times. This number will decide how much your basic salary will increase.
When will DA Merge happen?
DA can be above 60% by 2026. Whatever DA is there at the time of preparation of the report will be added to the basic salary. After this, DA counting on the new basic will start again from zero.
What will the pay structure be like?
There may be a plan to merge several levels in the pay matrix. This will correct the irregularities that the employee unions have been constantly complaining about.
Updates in Allowances and HRA
Allowances like HRA, TA and children’s education allowance are also likely to be updated according to the new times.
Relief for pensioners
More than 65 lakh pensioners are also waiting for this report. There will also be recommendations on how their pension will be recalculated.
8th CPC: What will be the impact of Salary Hike?
If 60% DA is added to the basic and the fitment factor is 3.0 times, then the basic salary can almost triple.
Example: If someone’s basic is ₹18,000 then the new basic can reach around ₹54,000.
Overall, an increase of 25% to 40% or more in gross salary is possible.
What does the timeline say?
- Panel Formation: End of October or November 2025
- Report Submission: After 15–18 months i.e. end of 2026 or beginning of 2027
- Implementation: The Commission will be considered effective from January 1, 2026 and employees will also get arrears.
Conclusion: Big change is certain in the lives of employees and pensioners
8th Pay Commission is not just a report but a decision related to the expectations of lakhs of families. The panel may be formed late but after the recommendations are made, a big change is certain in the lives of employees and pensioners. Now all eyes are on October-November, when the team will be formed and the picture of the new salary structure will be clear.
