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8th Pay Commission: The tenure of the Seventh Pay Commission is about to end. As the date of 31 December 2025 is approaching, there is a growing tension between central employees and pensioners. 8th Pay Commission The discussion regarding this has intensified. The eyes of about 1.19 crore families of the country are fixed on what decision the government takes next year. The biggest question is that if the fitment factor is fixed at 2.15, then how much will the amount in hand at the end of the month increase? Come, let us understand this entire mathematics in detail.
From peon to officer… how much will the picture change?
The entire salary increase game will depend on the ‘fitment factor’. If the proposed 2.15 formula is implemented, there will be a big jump in the basic salary of every level of employee. If we talk about Level-1 i.e. peon or entry level employees, at present their basic salary is Rs 18,000. After the new commission, it will more than double to Rs 38,700.
Whereas, if we talk about higher officials i.e. Level-18, the difference here is even more shocking. Currently, the top officers who are getting basic salary of Rs 2.50 lakh, their new basic salary can reach Rs 5,37,500. Similarly, the salary of officers from Level-10 to Level-12 is also estimated to be between Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 2.25 lakh. This increase will not only provide economic security but will also bring a big change in the standard of living.
| grade | current basic pay | estimated basic pay |
| Level 1 | ₹ 18,000 | ₹ 38,700.00 |
| Level 2 | ₹ 19,900 | ₹ 42,785.00 |
| Level 3 | ₹ 21,700 | ₹ 46,655.00 |
| Level 4 | ₹ 25,500 | ₹ 54,825.00 |
| Level 5 | ₹ 29,200 | ₹ 62,780.00 |
| Level 6 | ₹ 35,400 | ₹ 76,110.00 |
| Level 7 | ₹ 44,900 | ₹ 96,535.00 |
| Level 8 | ₹ 47,600 | ₹ 102,340.00 |
| Level 9 | ₹ 53,100 | ₹ 114,165.00 |
| Level 10 | ₹ 56,100 | ₹ 120,615.00 |
| Level 11 | ₹ 67,700 | ₹ 145,555.00 |
| Level 12 | ₹ 78,800 | ₹ 169,420.00 |
| Level 13 | ₹ 118,500 | ₹ 254,775.00 |
| Level 13 | ₹ 131,100 | ₹ 281,865.00 |
| Level 14 | ₹ 144,200 | ₹ 310,030.00 |
| Level 15 | ₹ 182,200 | ₹ 391,730.00 |
| Level 16 | ₹ 205,400 | ₹ 441,610.00 |
| Level 17 | ₹ 225,000 | ₹ 483,750.00 |
| Level 18 | ₹ 250,000 | ₹ 537,500.00 |
After all, what is this fitment factor?
The entire responsibility of increasing salary lies on this ‘fitment factor’. If understood in simple words, it is a multiplier (coefficient). The new salary is decided by multiplying your existing basic salary by this number. For example, if someone’s basic pay is Rs 50,000 and fitment factor is 2.15, then multiplying Rs 50,000 by 2.15 will make the new salary Rs 1,07,500.
But this factor is not decided in the air. In its determination, many economic aspects like inflation, cost of living and the condition of the government treasury are considered. Experts say that the government gives the final approval only after keeping in mind the salaries of the private sector and the market benchmark.
When will the new system be implemented and what about arrears?
Technically, the tenure of 7th Pay Commission is ending on 31st December 2025. This means that the new rates are likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026. However, government processes and recommendations often take time to be approved. History is witness to the fact that it may take up to two years for the Commission’s recommendations to be implemented. But the matter of relief is that if there is a delay, there is every possibility of the employees getting arrears.
The important thing is that when there is a change in basic salary, its impact is not limited to the basic salary only. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and pension received after retirement are also calculated on this basic salary. That means, if the factor of 2.15 is approved, then it can prove to be one of the biggest gifts ever for the employees.
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