8th pay commission
Very good news has emerged for those who do government jobs. The central government is engaged in preparations to implement the 8th Pay Commission. Although its official notification has not been released yet, it is expected that this commission will be implemented from 1 January 2026. This will not only improve not only salary but also pension.
At present, there are more than 48 lakh government employees and more than 67 lakh pensioners in the country, who will directly benefit from this pay commission. Earlier, the seventh pay commission came into force in 2016 about 10 years ago.
How much can salary increase?
The biggest thing that is coming up under the 8th Pay Commission is Fitment Factor. This is a kind of coefficient from which salary is calculated. This time the fitment factor can be increased from 2.28 to 3.00. If this happens, the current minimum wage can increase from Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,600.
That is, the monthly salary of a government employee may increase by about 34.1%. Apart from this, the minimum pension of pensioners can also increase from Rs 9,000 to Rs 20,500. This change will bring relief for both employees and retired people.
Dearness allowance will also affect
Dearness allowance (DA) also has a big role in increasing salary. The government reviews DA twice a year, in January and July. Currently, central government employees are getting DA at the rate of 55%, which can reach 70% by 2026. These DA rates will also be included in the fitment factor, which will increase the total salary even more. This means that not only the basic salary will increase, but the total inhand salary will also be better.
When will the entire announcement be made?
At present, the commission has been formed, but the announcement of its member and chairman is yet to be formed. The government has asked for information from various ministries and states, so that the recommendations of the Commission can be made in the right direction.