8th Pay Commission: The central government approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission earlier this year. This initiative is expected to benefit approximately 5 million central employees and 6.5 million pensioners. Consequently, all employees are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the chairman and two members of the commission.
It is anticipated that the government will reveal the names of the chairman and members in April. Following this, the commission will determine the fitment factor necessary for increasing employee salaries, which will subsequently lead to salary hikes for central employees and pension increases for pensioners.
Pay Commission may propose a fitment factor of 2.86
Media reports suggest that the Pay Commission may propose a fitment factor of 2.86 for salary adjustments. Additionally, the National Council-Joint Consultative Mechanism (NC-JCM) has also requested a 2.86 fitment factor from the commission. Should the government endorse this factor, it would result in a significant salary increase for employees. With the implementation of this fitment factor, the minimum salary for employees could rise from RS 18,000 per month to Rs 51,480, while the minimum pension could increase from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,740.
Level 3 employees probable salary hike
Currently, central employees in level-3 receive a monthly salary of Rs 21,700. If the government accepts the 2.86 fitment factor, their salary could potentially rise to around Rs 62,000, representing an increase of over Rs 40,000. The government announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January of this year, and it is believed that its implementation may occur in January 2026.