8th Pay Commission News: Good News for Central Employees; Eighth Pay Commission will be implemented from today

• Central government’s big gift to the employees on New Year
• Relief to 50 lakh employees, 65 lakh pensioners
• Eighth Pay Commission effective from January 1

8th Pay Commission News: With the beginning of the New Year 2026, there is great news for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners. The Eighth Pay Commission approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet officially came into effect today, January 1, 2026. This historic decision will significantly improve the wages, allowances and pensions of around 5 million serving employees and 6.5 million retired pensioners. This is the most significant change in the pay structure after the 7th Pay Commission of 2015, which will strengthen the financial position of employees in the face of rising inflation.

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Under the 8th Pay Commission, the basic pay of the employees is expected to increase significantly. According to media reports and experts, the minimum basic pay has increased from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480 after implementation of the fitment factor. can grow up to Although the government is yet to decide the final percentage, the signs of salary hike are positive. According to experts, if the fitment factor is set at 2.15, the salary of a Level 1 (Group D) employee will increase by 20,700. Meanwhile, the basic pay of top executives in level 18 can go from Rs 2.50 lakhs to more than Rs 5.37 lakhs. This increase is being made keeping in mind the inflationary trend and the actual purchasing power of the employees.

The government has categorically dismissed rumors that pensioners will stop getting dearness allowance under the new rules. The official clarification states that DA and Pay Commission benefits can be withheld only in cases of serious misconduct or dismissal. Under normal circumstances, all eligible employees will continue to receive Dearness Allowance.

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The benefits of the new pay commission will be distributed differently across all 18 tiers of government services. The salaries of Group B employees at levels 10 to 12 and Group A officers at levels 13 to 18 are also expected to change by lakhs of rupees. The current salary of Level 5 employees, which is ₹29,200, is now expected to increase to approximately ₹62,780. In setting up the Eighth Pay Commission, the government tried to strike a balance between public financial stability and inflation. With a potential fitment factor of up to 2.57, the government aims to improve the financial situation of approximately 1 crore households. This decision will not only increase the income of workers but also boost the economy by creating demand in the market.