8th Pay Commission: Lakhs of government employees of the country are waiting for their salary to increase. It is being told in media reports that the 8th Pay Commission may be announced by the government soon, due to which a bumper increase in the salary and pension of more than 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners is possible. The fitment factor is likely to reach 2.5, which can double the salary. It is also expected to be implemented from January 2026.
8th Pay Commission: There is a big news of relief for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners. The central government may soon make a formal announcement of the formation of the Eighth Pay Commission. There are indications that the Finance Ministry has started working on it internally and the necessary documentation process is almost complete.
New Pay Commission may be effective from January 2026
According to media reports, the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission can be implemented from January 1, 2026. Its direct benefit will be available to more than 50 lakh central government employees and about 65 lakh pensioners. This time the recommendations of the commission are expected to be more effective and employee friendly than before.
Fitment factor will become the basis of salary increase
The most important link of the 8th Pay Commission is the Fitment Factor. This is the same calculation system through which the basic salary of the employees is increased. The fitment factor is likely to be increased to 2.50 in the 8th Pay Commission. If this happens, then a strong jump can be seen in the salary of the employees. For example, if the current basic salary of an employee is Rs 40,000 and the new fitment factor is fixed at 2.5, then their new basic salary can reach Rs 1,00,000.
Big benefit was received from 7th Pay Commission
In the previous pay commission i.e. 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was kept at 2.57, due to which the minimum salary increased from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000 per month. Along with this, amendments were made in many allowances and a health insurance scheme was also started, which benefited lakhs of employees and pensioners.
Pensioners will also get direct benefit
The benefit of the new recommendations will not be limited to active employees only. Pension is also calculated on the basis of fitment factor, due to which retired employees will also get direct financial benefit. Apart from this, there is also a possibility of amendment in allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance and HRA.
Government’s strategy and preparation of employees
However, no official notification has been issued regarding the 8th Pay Commission yet. But, the internal process and the activities of the Finance Ministry indicate that its announcement is not far away. Employees are also being advised to trust only government websites or official sources of the Finance Ministry. Do not pay attention to rumors spreading on social media or unknown sources.
Increase in income of government employees
The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring positive changes in the financial condition of central government employees and pensioners. Increased salary and better facilities can make government service more attractive. If the government takes rapid steps in this direction, then this change can also impact the economic scenario of the country in the coming years.
