Big news for government employees! 10 major demands on 8th Pay Commission, know how much your salary will increase: – ..

New Delhi: The year 2026 may prove to be a year full of hopes for about 48 lakh central employees and more than 67 lakh pensioners across the country. The pressure from employee organizations is continuously increasing on the government regarding the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. Although the central government has not yet officially announced the date of formation of the commission, but the activism of insiders and employee unions suggests that preparations are underway for a major change in the pay structure.

1. Fitment Factor: Expected to increase by 3.68 times

The biggest demand of employee organizations is regarding fitment factor. Presently it is 2.57 times, which can be increased by 3.68 or higher There is a demand to do so. If the government accepts this demand, there will be a huge increase in the basic salary of the employees.

2. Minimum wage will increase from ₹18,000 to ₹26,000?

In view of the current period of inflation, the employees want that the minimum salary limit which is currently ₹ 18,000, should be increased. ₹26,000 to ₹30,000 To be done between. This will provide great relief to lower level employees on the economic front.

3. Demand to merge DA with basic salary

There is also an old demand that when Dearness Allowance (DA) reaches 50% or above, it should be merged into the basic salary. With this, HRA and other allowances will be calculated on a new and higher basis, which will significantly increase the net take-home salary.

4. Re-evaluation of allowances: Reforms in HRA and TA

The current rates of House Rent Allowance (HRA), Traveling Allowance (TA) and Medical Allowance are quite outdated. Employees want these allowances to be revised in line with current market rates and inflation index.

5. Simplification of promotion and pay matrix

There are discrepancies at many levels regarding the existing ‘pay-matrix’ and ‘grade pay’ system. It is being demanded that the promotion policy should be made transparent and Time-bound It should be made so that the morale of employees working in the same post for a long time does not fall.

6. Pension and NPS vs OPS controversy

The increase in minimum pension is an emotional and financial issue for pensioners. At the same time, there is huge dissatisfaction among the employees regarding the New Pension Scheme (NPS). Employees want either Old Pension Scheme (OPS) Should it be reinstated or there should be a provision of ‘Guaranteed Returns’ in NPS like OPS.

7. Workplace conditions and work-life balance

Apart from salary, employees are now also demanding better working environment. In this, flexibility in leave policy, fixed working hours and new guidelines are expected to ensure a stress-free environment.

8. Displeasure over delay in formation of 8th Pay Commission

Usually a new pay commission is implemented every 10 years. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, so the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission should be implemented by 2026. Employee organizations say that the delay in formation is causing financial loss to the employees.

Experts’ opinion: What steps will the government take?

Economic experts believe that the government may formally announce the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in the upcoming budget session. Since 2026 is an important year, the government may hint at reforms in salaries and pensions in a phased manner.