India Government has established a pay commission for government employees and pensioners. The commission will established and implemented with new changes, after every 10 years. Currently, the 7th pay commission is implemented.
The time for implementation of the 8th Pay commission is close. The government employees and pensioners are waiting for the 8th pay commission. It is expected that it will be applicable from January 2026
8th Pay Commission Latest News
Central government will established the 8th Pay commission from January 2026. All employees are suggested to wait for some more time for the 8th pay commission. The commission will review the salary structure and allowance that will paid to government employees and pensioners. The aim of establishing the pay commission is to make adjustments to cope with the inflation rate and other factors
8th Pay Commission Date Overview
| Concerned Department | Department of Economic Affairs |
| Scheme Started by | Central Government of India |
| Purpose | To help government employees evaluate the salary or related financial assets |
| 8th Pay Commission Based on | Fitment Factor |
| 8th Pay Commission Expected Date | 2024 |
| Applicable Year | January, 2026 |
Why is the 8th Pay Commission established?
There are various reasons behind to establish the 8th Pay commission.
- To revise the employee’s salaries and pensions at different intervals on the basis of economic conditions
- The 8th Pay Commission will established to maintain the purchasing power of employees by consider the inflation rate
- The main aim of establishing the 8th Pay Commission is to improve the satisfaction of employees and boost their financial condition
Salary and Pension Calculation, as per 8th Pay Commission
Here how does the salary and pension are calculated, as per the 8th Pay commission
- The fitment factor will be 1.92, and the minimum salary as per Level 1 should be Rs 34, 560, rise from Rs 18,000
- The maximum salary, as per Level 18, must be 4.8 lakh, an increase from Rs 2.5 lakh
- Changes will made under UPS to calculate the pension amount
- According to 20% increase in DA and 50% pension formula, that is come into effects by 2029. level 1 employees will get Rs 20,736 pension, and Level 18 employees will get a pension of Rs 2,88,000
8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor
According to latest reports, the fitment factor will used to prepare the 8th Pay commission. It will expected to be 1.92. However, the salary under Level 1 will increase to Rs 34, 560. The maximum salary will be Rs 4.8 lakh for government employees. The factor that converts the old basic pay to new basic pay is fitment factor.
It is number that compare the pre revised basic pay to revised basic pay. Here are the fitment factor and other details of the 8th pay commission in India
| Pay Commission | Hike in pay (%) | Fitment Factor | Minimum Basic Salary |
| 4th Pay Commission | 27.6% | – | Rs.750 |
| 5th Pay Commission | 31% | – | Rs.2,550 |
| 6th Pay Commission | 54% | 1.86 | Rs.7000 |
| 7th Pay Commission | 14.29% | 2.57 | Rs.18,000 |
| 8th Pay Commission | 20% (expected) | 3.00 (expected) | Rs.21,600 (expected) |
Expected 8th Pay Commission Minimum Basic Salary
| Pay Matrix Level | Basic Salary of 7th CPC | Basic Salary of 8th CPC |
| Pay Matrix Level 1 | Rs.18,000 | Rs.21,600 |
| Pay Matrix Level 2 | Rs.19,900 | Rs.23,880 |
| Pay Matrix Level 3 | Rs.21,700 | Rs.26,040 |
| Pay Matrix Level 4 | Rs.25,500 | Rs.30,600 |
| Pay Matrix Level 5 | Rs.29,200 | Rs.35,040 |
| Pay Matrix Level 6 | Rs.35,400 | Rs.42,480 |
| Pay Matrix Level 7 | Rs.44,900 | Rs.53,880 |
| Pay Matrix Level 8 | Rs.47,600 | Rs.57,120 |
| Pay Matrix Level 9 | Rs.53,100 | Rs.63,720 |
| Pay Matrix Level 10 | Rs.56,100 | Rs.67,320 |
| Pay Matrix Level 11 | Rs.67,700 | Rs.81,240 |
| Pay Matrix Level 12 | Rs.78,800 | Rs.94,560 |
| Pay Matrix Level 13 | Rs.1,23,100 | Rs.1,47,720 |
| Pay Matrix Level 13 A | Rs.1,31,100 | Rs.1,57,320 |
| Pay Matrix Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 | Rs.1,73,040 |
| Pay Matrix Level 15 | Rs.1,82,200 | Rs.2,18,400 |
| Pay Matrix Level 16 | Rs.2,05,400 | Rs.2,46,480 |
| Pay Matrix Level 17 | Rs.2.25 lakh | Rs.2.70 lakh |
| Pay Matrix Level 18 | Rs.2.50 lakh | Rs.3 lakh |
Expectations from the 8th Pay Commission
The pensioners and government employees have high hopes, regarding 8th pay commission. Following the pay commission, there will rise in salaries and take inflation in account. Employees pay will structured properly, to affects the rising costs.
Benefits of the Pay Commission
Here are the benefits of the 8th Pay commission
- Relief from inflation
The 8th pay commission will help reduce the stress of rising inflation
- Economic security
The new pay commission will give financial security to employees and pensioners.
- Future planning
After the implementation of the 8th pay commission, the employees will secure their future and get opportunities for future planning.