The luck will be the boom of central government employees after sometime. Because The 8th Pay Commission will be implemented soon. The central government gave the green light for the 8th Central Pay Commission to be established in January this year. An announcement regarding the chairman and two members of the commission is expected soon, and central employees are eagerly awaiting this news. Once the members are chosen, the fitment factor will be determined to adjust employee salaries.
Media reports suggest that the government might reveal the names of the commission’s chairman and members in April. It’s also reported that the Pay Commission could propose a fitment factor of 2.86 to boost employee salaries.
Additionally, the National Council-Joint Consultative Mechanism (NC-JCM) has requested a fitment factor of 2.86 from the commission. NC-JCM Secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra recently indicated that at least a 2.57 fitment factor should be considered for salary increases, but the council is firmly pushing for the 2.86 factor.
What could the new minimum salary be? If the government agrees with the NC-JCM’s recommendation and adopts the 2.86 fitment factor, the minimum salary for central employees would rise from Rs 18,000 per month to Rs 51,480. Similarly, the minimum pension would increase from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,740.
When is the 8th Pay Commission expected to be put into effect?
The government announced the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission in January of this year, and it is anticipated to be implemented in January 2026. For context, the 7th Pay Commission was set up in 2014, with its recommendations taking effect in 2016.
Employees in Level-5 positions
It’s important to highlight that while the 8th Pay Commission is projected for 2026, employees are already busy estimating their future salaries. Specifically, central employees classified under Level-5, which includes roles such as senior clerks, assistants, and technical staff, are actively calculating their earnings.
What will the salaries be for senior clerks and technical staff?
If the government adopts the 2.86 fitting factor, the salaries for senior clerks and assistant technical staff will rise to Rs 83,512. Currently, they earn Rs 29,200 per month under the 7th Pay Commission, meaning their salaries would see an increase of Rs 54,312.