New Delhi. The curiosity about the 8th Pay Commission is continuously increasing among the central employees. After the formation of the commission and the beginning of the initial process, it is now expected that a major change may be seen in the salary structure in the coming times. In such a situation, there are many questions in the minds of the employees, the answers to which are given here in simple language.
1. When can the 8th Pay Commission come into effect?
It is believed that the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission can be considered effective from January 1, 2026. However, the final report and government approval may take some time. In such a situation, it may take time till 2027 to be fully implemented, but the employees will get the benefits from the previous date, due to which there will be a possibility of getting arrears.
2. What can be the fitment factor?
The most important basis for salary increase is the fitment factor. This decides how much the basic salary will increase. As per the current discussions, the demand of employee organizations (NC-JCM) is between 3.25 to 3.83. At the same time, according to some experts and reports, it can remain between 2.28 to 2.86.
3. How much change is possible in the minimum salary?
At present the minimum basic salary of central employees is ₹ 18,000. A good increase is expected after the implementation of the new pay commission. According to estimates, it can reach more than ₹ 34,000 to ₹ 40,000. However, the demand of employee organizations is much higher than this.
4. What benefits will pensioners get?
The 8th Pay Commission will not only affect the working employees but also the pensioners. There is a possibility of increase in pension of lakhs of pensioners. It is estimated that the pension may increase by about 20% to 30%, and revision in other allowances is also possible.
5. At what stage is the commission’s process at present?
At present the commission is in the initial stage and suggestions are being taken from various departments and organizations. The process of submitting memorandums from employee organizations is underway and meetings are also proposed in different cities. Apart from this, opinions are also being taken from the employees by issuing a questionnaire, so that the final report can become more practical.
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