New Delhi. Expectations of changes in salaries and pensions have increased for central government employees and pensioners. For the last few months, discussions have been going on in the government corridors on the formation of the 8th Pay Commission and the date of its implementation. The biggest concern of the employees is when will their increased salaries and arrears reach their bank accounts.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
In India, a new pay commission is formed approximately every ten years. The 7th Pay Commission is in effect from January 2016, so now the 8th Pay Commission is likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026. The government set up the commission in 2025 and aims to present its recommendations in about 18 months.
However, the report of the commission has not been fully released yet. Unless the government approves and implements it, changes will not be visible in the salaries of employees. If the report is prepared and implemented on time, this amendment can be considered effective from January 1, 2026.
Change in pay and fitment factor
The biggest change may be in the fitment factor. Presently under the 7th Pay Commission it is 2.57 times. The employees demand that it should be increased to 3.68 times. If this happens, the minimum basic salary may increase from around Rs 18,000 to Rs 26,000 or more.
This change will not only increase the monthly salary but will also improve the allowances. About 50 lakh central employees and more than 65 lakh pensioners will benefit from this. However, its final decision has not been taken yet.
arrears issue
A major concern of the employees is the amount of arrears. If the recommendations are implemented retrospectively, employees may get a huge amount as lump sum arrears. Experts believe that the government will pay the arrears as per its budget and financial position.
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