8th Pay Commission Update: Good news for government employees and pensioners. According to media reports, the 8th Pay Commission may come into effect from January 2026.
However, no official information has been given by the government or any official about this yet. This is just an estimate, but if the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, then the basic salary of the employees can increase by up to 3 percent.
It is worth noting that on March 7 this year, the Union Cabinet approved a 4 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees up to 50 percent of the basic salary. Central employees and pensioners have got its direct benefit.
Let us know in detail all the important information related to the 8th Pay Commission
When did the 7th Pay Commission come
The 7th Pay Commission was introduced in the year 2014. Since the formation of the 7th Pay Commission, till now the government has increased the salary of the employees by up to 23 percent.
Usually, a Central Pay Commission is constituted every 10 years, but it is not a mandatory law. The government constitutes a pay commission only after examining the salaries, allowances, and other facilities of employees and pensioners.
History of Pay Commissions
First Pay Commission – 1946
Till now, many pay commissions have been constituted, which have taken important steps to increase and improve the salaries of employees and pensioners.
How is Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated
Along with employees, pensioners also get the benefit of Dearness Allowance (DA), which they get in the form of DR (Dearness Relief). DA and DR are increased twice a year.
DR and DA are calculated in percentage based on the 12-month average of All India CPI-IW. In 2006, the government changed the formula to calculate DA and DR.
Formula to calculate DA and DR
DA Percentage = ((AICPI – 115.76) / 115.76) x 100
Why demand for 8th Pay Commission
The 8th Pay Commission is being demanded because inflation and cost of living are increasing rapidly in the present times. Central employees and pensioners hope that the 8th Pay Commission will improve their salary and pension, which will enable them to deal with rising inflation.
Prospects of 8th Pay Commission
Although the formation of the 8th Pay Commission has not been officially announced yet, experts believe that it can be implemented from January 2026. This can be a big relief for central employees and pensioners, as it is likely to increase their basic salary by up to 3 percent.
What changes can be made
If the basic salary of an employee is Rs 18,000, then it will increase by about Rs 5,400 to Rs 23,400.
