8th Pay Commission: The Central Government has approved the 8th Pay Commission earlier this year. This commission will review the salary and pension of about 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners of the central government. It is expected that the new salary structure will be implemented from 1 January 2026. Know what can be the salary structure of employees.
What is a new change?
At present, the government has not made public the names or terms and conditions of the members of the Commission. But expectations have increased for this among employees and pensioners.
Salary increases on fitment factor
The most important role in the new salary structure will be that Fitment Factor. It is a multiplier, which has a new salary fixed by multiplying the existing basic salary.
This factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57.
According to media reports, it can be between 2.5 and 2.86 in the 8th Pay Commission.
Employees unions are demanding to increase it to 3.68, so that there can be a good increase in salary.
Dearness allowance will also be included
In every new pay commission, Dearness Allowance – DA is added to the basic salary. At this time the DA of the Central Government has reached above 50%, so it can be resetted in the new pay structure.
There will also be changes in allowances and pension
The new recommendations may also increase house rent allowance (HRA), transport allowance and other allowances. New pension for pensioners can also be implemented in the manner of calculation. This will also give them direct benefits.
How long will it apply?
The commission has not been formed so far, but if the previous process is seen, it may take 18 to 20 months to prepare the report. If everything happens on time, then the new pay structure is less likely to be implemented since January 2026 as the members of the Commission have not been announced yet. It takes up to 20 months to make recommendations from the announcement of the members to the recommendation and passing.
Impact on states
Although the Pay Commission is for the Central Government, many state governments also adopt its recommendations. In such a situation, apart from the center, the state employees can also get its benefit. Even though the 8th Pay Commission has not started formally, it is expected to relieve more than 1 crore people from its approval. Everyone’s eyes are now on when the commission will be formed and what recommendations will be made in it.
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