All central employees are currently receiving DA and salary hikes under the 7th Pay Commission. Now, employees are looking forward to the 8th Pay Commission.
The government has not provided official information about the 8th Pay Commission yet. However, media reports suggest that it may be implemented in the 2025 General Budget. Employees hope that after its implementation, the minimum salary could increase by 186 percent.
How much will be the salary?
Currently, the basic salary of employees under the 7th Pay Commission is Rs 18,000. After the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, the salary of the employees increased by Rs 6,000. According to experts, after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, the fitment factor maybe 2.86. It is expected to increase by 29 basis points. If the government implements the fitment factor 2.86, then the salary of the employees can increase by 186 percent to around Rs 51,480.
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Pensioners to Benefit Along with Employees
With the increase in the fitment factor, both employees and pensioners will benefit. If the factor increases, the pension amount will also rise. Pensioners expect that after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, pensions could increase by 186 percent to Rs 25,740 from the current Rs 9,000. This will happen if the fitment factor becomes 2.86.
Expected Timeline for 8th Pay Commission
No official announcement has been made about the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission yet. However, media reports suggest it could be announced in the Budget 2025-26. Employees had earlier demanded its implementation in the last budget.
A National Council meeting scheduled for December this year could provide clarity on its implementation. This meeting was originally planned for November but has been postponed to December.
When Was the 7th Pay Commission Formed?
The 7th Pay Commission was set up in February 2014 and implemented on January 1, 2016. It led to a significant salary hike for central employees, increasing the minimum salary from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000. Although new pay commissions are typically formed every 10 years, there is no official rule mandating this timeline.