When will the 8th Pay Commission be formed? How much will the salary increase? What percentage will the DA be? These questions are on the minds of all government employees. Meanwhile, the central government has brought good news. This time, central employees and pensioners will not only receive a dearness allowance but also get two months’ arrears. Let’s check out all the details.

When Will the Eighth Pay Commission Come Into Effect?

The term of the Seventh Pay Commission for central government employees ends on December 31, 2025. The Eighth Pay Commission is expected to come into effect from January 1, 2026. However, the central government has not made any official announcements yet. Experts believe that an official announcement may be made early next year.

Some believe the Eighth Pay Commission may not be implemented until January 2027. Historically, the Pay Commission becomes effective within 2 to 5 months after the new scale is announced.

For example:

  • The Fifth Pay Commission was approved in April 1994 and came into effect in June.
  • The Sixth Pay Commission was announced in June 2006 and came into effect in October.
  • The Seventh Pay Commission was announced in September 2013 and came into effect in February 2014.

How Much Will the Salary Increase?

The fitment factor is key in determining the salary of government employees. Currently, the fitment factor is 2.57, but with the new pay commission, it may increase to 2.86. If the fitment factor becomes 2.86, the basic pay of primary-level employees may rise from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 51,480.

For reference:

The basic pay under the Seventh Pay Commission was Rs. 7,000, which increased to Rs. 18,000.
Under the Eighth Pay Commission, the basic pay may rise from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 51,480.

Possibility of Receiving Two Months’ Arrears

Apart from a salary increase, there is news of an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA). Currently, DA is set at 53%, and if it increases by 3%, the new DA will be 56%. If someone is currently receiving a DA of Rs. 18,000 per month, it will rise to Rs. 18,450. This means an additional Rs. 450 per month. According to government rules, the DA increase is given as two months’ arrears. This means employees may receive extra money with their salary for March or April. This is certainly great news for government employees: salary increases, DA hikes, and the possibility of receiving two months of arrears. Now, we just have to wait for the government to officially announce the salary increase.