The central government gave the green light to the 8th Pay Commission earlier this year. Once it’s put into action, central employees and pensioners will see a boost in their salaries. The new pay structure is expected to roll out in 2026, but many employees, including peons, clerks, and constables, are already crunching the numbers on their potential earnings.
Under the 8th Pay Commission, salaries for central employees will be determined using a fitment factor. This factor acts as a multiplier, which means the new salary is calculated by multiplying the current basic salary.
What’s the demand for the fitment factor? In the 7th Pay Commission, a fitment factor of 2.57 was applied, raising the minimum salary from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000. This time, there’s a recommendation to bump the fitment factor up to 2.86. If this goes through, the minimum basic salary could soar from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480.
Additionally, the minimum pension is set to rise from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,740. If the 2.86 fitment factor is adopted, salaries for grade 2 employees could range from Rs 19,000 to Rs 37,000, while level-3 central employees might see their pay increase to between Rs 21,000 and Rs 40,000.
What will the salaries be for Junior Clerks and Stenographers?
If the government approves the 2.86 fitment factor, we can expect a significant salary boost for grade level employees like Junior Clerks (Grade D) and Stenographers. Estimates suggest their salaries could rise by around Rs 72,930 with the 8th Pay Commission.
Right now, they earn Rs 25,500 a month under the 7th Pay Commission. So, with the new pay commission, level-4 employees could see their salaries jump by over Rs 47,000.
When is the 8th Pay Commission set to roll out?
The government announced the creation of the 8th Pay Commission in January this year, and it’s anticipated to be implemented by January 2026. However, the chairman and two members for the commission have yet to be named. For reference, the 7th Pay Commission was established in 2014 and took effect in 2016.