Government’s update on 8th Pay Commission, demand to increase fitment factor to 3.25; Work will be completed in 18 months

8th Pay Commission Latest Update: The Central Government has given an important information regarding the Eighth Pay Commission in its reply given in the Lok Sabha on March 23, 2026. The government said that the commission is currently working on changes in the salary, allowances and pension of central government employees and their aim is to complete it within 18 months of its formation. Through a resolution on November 3, 2025, the government constituted a new pay commission.

A look at the salary structure and fitment factors of the 6th and 7th Pay Commission can help us understand what to expect from the 8th Pay Commission.

Pay structure under 6th Pay Commission

The Sixth Pay Commission was notified in March 2008 and came into effect from 1 January 2006. The minimum entry-level salary in Pay Band-1 was Rs 6,600 (Rs 4,860 pay in band + Rs 1,800 grade pay). The maximum salary at the secretary level was Rs 80,000, with a minimum-to-maximum ratio of 1:12, while the basic pay of a Cabinet Secretary was Rs 90,000.

Salary structure under 7th pay commission

7th CPC introduced pay matrix system replacing pay bands and grade pay. The status of an employee based on grade pay is now determined by his level in the pay matrix. A uniform fitment factor of 2.57 was applied, increasing his basic salary by 2.57 times. The recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission came into effect from January 1, 2026.

How much will the salary increase in the 8th Pay Commission?

The 7th Pay Commission ends on December 31, 2025. After which the 8th Pay Commission is expected to come into effect from January 1, 2026, with 18 months to submit its report and an additional 3-6 months for implementation.

Fitment factor in new pay commission

Employee organizations like FNPO 8th pay commission A fitment factor of 3.0 to 3.25 has been demanded. The above table shows salary estimates based on the proposed 3.0 fitment factor.

Salary under fitment factor 2.57

Also read: The method of calculating DA will change in the 8th Pay Commission! There will be a big impact on the salaries of employees.

Commission’s update on fitment factor

Table 2.57 above fitment factor Shows salary projection based on the 7th Pay Commission, which is similar to the 7th Pay Commission. However, nothing has been officially said yet regarding the fitment factor by the new pay commission constituted by the government. Fitment plays an important role in the salary increase of government employees and the salary is fixed accordingly.