8th Pay Commission 2026: Lottery for government employees! Know when salary and pension will increase, big update on arrears and fitment factor

News India Live, Digital Desk: 2026 has brought a gift of happiness for about 48 lakh central government employees and 67 lakh pensioners. With the completion of the 10-year tenure of the 7th Pay Commission, the murmur of implementation of the 8th Pay Commission has intensified. Although the government has indicated that it will be considered effective from January 1, 2026 (notional date), but the situation regarding when the money will actually come into the pockets is now gradually becoming clear.1. When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented? (Implementation Date) According to the rules of the Pay Commission, the salary structure is revised every 10 years. Effective date: The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will be considered effective from January 1, 2026. Delay and arrears in salary: Usually the commission takes 18 months to prepare its report. In such a situation, the actual increased salary may be received by the middle or end of 2027, but the entire arrears from January 2026 till the date of implementation will be given to the employees in lump sum.2. Fitment Factor: How much will your basic salary increase? The biggest basis for increase in salary is ‘Fitment Factor’. Estimated Factor: Currently it is 2.57, but in the 8th Pay Commission there is a demand to take it from 2.86 to 3.0. Minimum Pay: If the fitment factor is 3.0, then the minimum basic pay of the employees will be from ₹ 18,000. It may increase from ₹ 21,600 to ₹ 26,000. According to some reports, this figure may even reach beyond ₹ 40,000.3. Good news for pensioners, the 8th Pay Commission will be a relief not only for the serving employees but also for the retired elders. Minimum Pension: In the 7th Pay Commission, the minimum pension was ₹ 9,000, which is expected to increase to ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 25,000 after the formation of the new commission. Pension Revision: The basic pension of the pensioners will also be revised on the basis of fitment factor. Will go.4. What will happen to DA and DR? (Dearness Allowance Update) As soon as the new pay commission comes into effect, the existing dearness allowance (DA) is merged into the basic salary and the calculation of DA starts afresh i.e. from 0%. DA is likely to cross 60% by February 2026, which will play a big role in the salary hike.5. Latest Status: Round of suggestions on MyGovGovernment has started public consultation regarding the 8th Pay Commission. Employees and organizations can give their suggestions on MyGov portal till 16 March 2026. The government will approve the final report only after assessing these suggestions and the economic situation.