New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the 8th Pay Commission, which is likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026. This decision will affect the salary, pension, allowances and dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees and pensioners. It is estimated that more than 1 crore people will directly benefit from this change.
Will the salary increase now?
There will be no immediate increase in the salaries of government employees at present. The government has clarified that the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect from January 1, 2026. Generally, changes in salary are implemented only after the commission’s report is prepared and the government approves it.
What is fitment factor?
Fitment factor is the coefficient of conversion of old salary to new salary. In the 7th Pay Commission it was 2.57. The probable range for the 8th Pay Commission is said to be between 1.83 to 2.57. According to experts, this factor will decide what will be the actual increase in salary and pension of employees and pensioners.
More benefits for junior employees?
Junior level employees (Level 1 to 5) are likely to benefit greatly from the 8th Pay Commission. Although the government has not yet announced the official salary hike, but based on the ongoing proposals and experts’ analysis, these employees may get the most benefits.
Experts believe that the probable range for the 8th Pay Commission can be kept between 1.83 to 2.57. If the fitment factor is kept at 2.15, the basic pay of a Level 1 (Junior) employee may increase from ₹18,000 to ₹38,700. Junior employees may see an increase of 30% to 34% in their basic pay. The increase in salary will largely depend on the fitment factor.
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