8th Pay Commission: The 8th Pay Commission may be implemented from January 1, 2026. However, there is also speculation that it may be delayed and it may take longer than expected.
Let us tell you that the government has not yet given any details on the percentage of salary increase under the newly constituted Pay Commission.
8th Pay Commission : The Union Cabinet announced the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025 to revise the salaries of central government pensioners and employees. The new 8th Pay Commission may come into effect from January 1, 2026. However, there is also speculation that it may be delayed and may take longer than expected. Let us tell you that the government has not yet given any details on the percentage of salary increase under the newly constituted Pay Commission.
Demand for 2.57 fitment factor
However, according to a Business Today report, people are expecting that the minimum basic salary in the 8th Pay Commission will increase from the current ₹18,000 to ₹51,480. According to other reports, the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM-NC) had sought a fitment factor of at least 2.57 (which is the same as the 7th Pay Commission) or more. Let us tell you that the fitment factor is a calculation system through which the salary of government employees is decided. 2.57 fitment factor means a salary increase of 157 percent.
What is the 8th Pay Commission?
Let us tell you that the 8th Pay Commission is the latest pay revision commission announced by the Central Government. Its objective is to revise the pension, allowances and salaries of central government retirees and employees. The commission will also adjust the dearness allowance (DA) which is given to the employees keeping in mind the current inflation rate. The commission will also look at various other factors like the need of the employees, the capacity of the government etc. This pay commission is set up every 10 years to review and recommend changes in the salary structure of government employees. So far seven pay commissions have been implemented.
History of Pay Commission till now
First Pay Commission: According to the official website of CGS, the First Pay Commission revised the pay structure and fixed the minimum pay at ₹55 and the maximum at ₹2,000 in the year 1946.
Second Pay Commission: The Second Pay Commission increased the minimum pay for a government employee to ₹80 and the maximum pay to ₹3,000.
Third Pay Commission: The Third Pay Commission increased the minimum basic salary amount to ₹185 per month and a maximum of ₹3,500 a month.
Fourth Pay Commission: This pay commission increased the minimum wage to ₹750 per month and the maximum wage to ₹8,000 per month in the year 1986.
5th Pay Commission: The 5th Pay Commission increased the minimum salary to ₹2,550, and the maximum salary was fixed at Rs.
Sixth Pay Commission: The Sixth Pay Commission introduced pay bands and pay grades, revising the minimum pay to ₹7,000 and the maximum pay to ₹80,000.
7th Pay Commission: The 7th Pay Commission revised the minimum pay scale to ₹18,000 per month and the maximum salary to ₹2,50,000 per month.
Lakhs of employees will benefit
The Centre’s 8th Pay Commission move is expected to benefit around 50 lakh central government employees, including defence personnel. The Pay Revision Commission will also benefit around 65 lakh central government pensioners, including defence retirees.
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