The announcement of 8th Pay Commission for central employees and pensioners in early 2025 has attracted everyone’s attention. This commission is set up to revise the salaries, allowances and pension of government employees every 10 years. This time also there are expectations that this commission will help improve the standard of living of employees and reduce the influence of inflation.
Many central employees and pensioners are curious about how much their salary will increase. Under the 8th Pay Commission, the basis of increment will be the “fitment factor”, which may be higher than in the previous commissions. Let us understand in detail what this pay commission is and what will be the effect on your salary.
What is 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission is a panel appointed by the Government of India, which reviews the salaries, allowances and pension structures of central employees and pensioners. Its purpose is to provide proper salary to employees according to inflation, economic status and standard of living.
Main characteristics:
- Candidates: Around 50 lakh central employees and 65 lakh pensioners.
- Potential Application Date: 1 January 2026.
- Fitment Factor: 2.86 (potential).
- Minimum wage: It can increase from ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 51,480.
- Allowance: Increase in dearness allowance (DA) and other benefits.
Importance of fitment factor
The fitment factor is the coefficient through which the basic salary of the employees is modified. The fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57, while in 8th Pay Commission it is estimated to increase it to 2.86.
Possible increment based on fitment factor:
| Current basic salary | Potential New Salary (Fitment Factor: 2.86) | Salary increment |
| ₹ 18,000 | ₹ 51,480 | ₹ 33,480 |
| ₹ 19,900 | ₹ 56,914 | ₹ 37,014 |
| ₹ 21,700 | ₹ 62,062 | ₹ 40,362 |
| ₹ 25,500 | ₹ 72,930 | ₹ 47,430 |
| ₹ 29,200 | ₹ 83,512 | ₹ 54,312 |
| ₹ 35,400 | ₹ 1,01,244 | ₹ 65,844 |
Significant change
1. Increase in salary
The salary of central employees under 8th Pay Commission may increase an average of 20% to 35%. This growth will be based on basic salary.
2. Pension Reform
About 65 lakh pensioners will get better pension composition. The pension amount will also be increased under the new commission.
3. Dearness Allowance
Dearness allowance (DA) can be increased to about 55%. This will increase the purchasing power of employees.
4. Amendment of allowances
There is also a possibility of improvement in allowances such as travel allowance (TA), medical allowance (MA), and house rent allowance (HRA).
Detailed description of pay structure
| Post level | Current Basic Salary (7th CPC) | Potential new salary (8th CPC) |
| Level 1 | ₹ 18,000 | ₹ 21,600 |
| level 2 | ₹ 19,900 | ₹ 23,880 |
| Level 3 | ₹ 21,700 | ₹ 26,040 |
| Level 4 | ₹ 25,500 | ₹ 30,600 |
| Level 5 | ₹ 29,200 | ₹ 35,040 |
| Level 6 | ₹ 35,400 | ₹ 42,480 |
| Level 7 | ₹ 44,900 | ₹ 53,880 |
Questions and answers related to the commission
1. Will all employees get equal increment?
No. The increment will depend on the fitment factor and the post level. There may be a higher increment in high positions.
2. When will the Commission apply?
The recommendations of the Commission are likely to be implemented from January 2026.
3. Will only central employees be benefited?
No. Defense personnel and employees of other government departments will also benefit from this commission.
conclusion
8th Pay Commission can prove to be an important step for central employees and pensioners. This will not only improve their financial condition but will also help in reducing the influence of inflation.
However, the final recommendations of the Commission have not been released yet. But if the fitment factor is increased to 2.86, then there will be a big change in the salary.
Disclaimer
This article is based on possible information. No final announcement has been made by the government yet. The actual figures and changes will be clear only when the government is released.
