The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are expected to be implemented from January 2026. This will increase the salaries and allowances of central employees and pensioners. The minimum basic salary can range from 34,500 to 41,000, pension will also increase.
8th pay commission: The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented in the country by January 2026. It was formed in January 2025. Its implementation will change the salary structure of central employees and pensioners. The new commission will replace the 7th Pay Commission. This will remain in force till December 2025.
There have been seven pay commissions in India since independence in 1947. Each of them has played an important role in giving a new look to the salary, allowances and pension of government employees. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to improve salary structures and transparency. Compensation is expected to be compensated according to economic trends.
Special things of 7th Pay Commission
- Minimum original salary: increased from Rs 7000 to Rs 18000 per month.
- Fitment Factor: Set on 2.57. This means that the salary was multiplied by this factor while transferring from the old salary structure.
- Allowance: Dearness allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA) were increased.
- Pension: The minimum pension was increased from Rs 3,500 to Rs 9,000 per month.
- Salary Matrix: 19-Level Pay Matrix came into force. An easy chart was introduced. This led to more transparency in the pay system.
What are the special expectations from the 8th Pay Commission?
- Increase in minimum wage: The basic salary can increase from 34,500 to 41,000 rupees per month.
- Fitment Factor: There is a possibility of increasing to 2.86. This will increase salary in all grades.
- Allowance: DA, HRA and TA will have a new review according to the current inflation and living costs.
- Pension: Pension will be given on time according to the new matrix.
- Display-based incentives: Productivity-based salary may be introduced to encourage good working employees.
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What will be the effect on employees and economy?
- More than 49 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners will benefit from the 8th Pay Commission.
- Employees and pensioners will get more money in pockets, this will promote consumption.
- Employees and pensioners will get relief from rising inflation.
- More money will be spent on salary and pension. This will increase the burden on the treasury. There will be a sufficient increase in government spending.