Lottery of 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 8th pay commission The murmur of its implementation has intensified. Although the government has indicated that it will be considered effective from January 1, 2026 (notional date), the situation is now gradually becoming clear regarding when the money will actually come into the pockets.

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: Recommendations of 8th Pay Commission 1 January 2026 Will be considered effective from.

Salary delay and arrears: 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 employees will get the full salary from January 2026 till the date of implementation. Arrears Will be given in lump sum.

2. Fitment Factor: How much will your basic salary increase?

The biggest basis for increasing salary is ‘Fitment Factor’.

Approximate Factor: Presently it is 2.57, but in the 8th Pay Commission it will be 2.86 to 3.0 There is a demand to take it to.

Minimum Wage: If the fitment factor is 3.0, then the minimum basic pay of the employees will increase from ₹ 18,000. ₹21,600 to ₹26,000 Can go up to. According to some reports, this figure may even cross ₹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: The minimum pension in the 7th Pay Commission was ₹9,000, which increased after the formation of the new commission. ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 It is expected to happen till.

Pension Revision: The basic pension of pensioners will also be revised on the basis of fitment factor.

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 with the basic salary and the calculation of DA starts afresh i.e. from 0%. DA till February 2026 60% It is likely to cross Rs., which will play a big role in the salary hike.

5. Latest Situation: Round of suggestions on MyGov

The government has started public consultation regarding the 8th Pay Commission. MyGov Portal But employees and organizations can give their suggestions till 16 March 2026. The government will approve the final report only after assessing these suggestions and the economic situation.