8th Pay Commission: The central government has sanctioned the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission, which is anticipated to result in salary increases for central employees and pensioners. This commission is set to be formed in 2025, with implementation expected in 2026. This initiative will impact over one crore central employees and pensioners nationwide. It is noteworthy that the total number of central employees and pensioners in the country exceeds one crore. The proposed salary enhancements will provide significant relief to millions of employees, including peons, clerks, and constables.
Under the 8th Pay Commission, salary adjustments will be based on the fitment factor, a multiplier used to calculate the new salary by applying it to the existing basic salary. In the previous 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was set at 2.57, which raised the minimum salary from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 18,000. For the 8th Pay Commission, a fitment factor of 2.86 has been recommended, potentially increasing the minimum basic salary from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 51,480. Additionally, pensions may rise from Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 25,740. Should the fitment factor of 2.86 be implemented, central employees could see substantial salary increases, particularly among constables and skilled workers.
A constable’s salary
Currently, a constable’s salary is Rs. 21,700, which could rise to Rs. 62,062. Similarly, the salaries of level-1 employees, such as peons and attendants, may increase from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 51,480, while the salary for Lower Division Clerks (LDC) could go from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 56,914. Stenographers and junior clerks may also experience significant salary increases, with potential adjustments from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 72,930.
Pensioners will benefit
Pensioners will benefit from the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission as well. If the new fitment factor of 2.86 is applied, the minimum pension could rise from Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 25,740.