8th Pay Commission: Under the 8th Pay Commission, a big increase is possible in the salary and pension of central employees. Know how much increase can be made in the minimum salary and pension. Also, what will be the change in NPS and CGHS contribution.
8th Pay Commission: The Central Government has approved the 8th Pay Commission earlier this year. In this, the salary and pension of more than 1 crore central employees and pensioners will be increased according to inflation and other factors. These changes are likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026.
With the approval of the 8th Pay Commission, the ‘fitment factor’ is most discussed. This is the same figure, according to which the new salary is decided. This factor was 2.57 in the 7th Pay Commission. Now in the 8th Pay Commission, it is expected to increase to 2.86.
If this happens, the minimum basic salary may increase from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480, and the minimum pension may increase from ₹9,000 to ₹25,740. However, the final decision will be taken by the members of the recently constituted new pay commission.
What will change in the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission can bring many big changes in the salary structure of government employees. Apart from the basic salary, allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA) are also expected to change. This will depend on which city the employee is posted in and what kind of work he does. That is, whether they have to work in the office, or have to run around for work.
Because of this, even two employees of the same pay grade can get different total salaries, because their allowances will be different.
Impact on NPS and CGHS contributions
National Pension System (NPS): Currently, central government employees contribute 10 per cent of their basic salary and dearness allowance (DA), while the government contributes 14 per cent. After the salary hike in the 8th Pay Commission, both these contribution amounts will also increase.
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS): CGHS membership fee is based on the salary slab. As the basic salary increases, CGHS charges will also be revised according to the new salary structure.
How much will the salary increase in which grade?
The salary hike may also vary according to the grade based on the proposed fitment factor 2.86. Let us understand how the revised salary structure may look like:
Grade 2000 (Level 3):
The basic salary in this grade may increase by ₹57,456. Including allowances like HRA and Travel Allowance (TA), the total monthly salary (gross salary) could be around ₹74,845. The estimated in-hand salary after standard deduction is likely to be around ₹68,849.
Grade 4200 (Level 6):
The revised basic pay in this grade could be up to ₹93,708. The total gross salary, including allowances, could be around ₹1,19,798. The estimated net monthly salary after deductions could be around ₹1,09,977.
Grade 5400 (Level 9):
The basic pay in this pay grade could go up to ₹1,40,220. The total salary could go up to ₹1,81,073 when allowances are added. The in-hand salary after deductions is likely to be around ₹1,66,401.
Grade 6600 (Level 11):
The revised basic pay in this grade may be ₹1,84,452. Including all allowances, the monthly total income may go up to ₹2,35,920. The in-hand salary after standard deductions may be around ₹2,16,825.
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