the central government 8th pay commission The formation of has been approved. Due to this, there is a possibility of increase in salary and pension of central employees. 1 January 2026 The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are expected to be implemented. It is believed that this will not only lead to a big increase in the minimum basic salary of the employees, but will also improve the allowances, performance pay and other facilities.

Salary will increase by 25-30%

Neeti Sharma, CEO of TeamLease Digital As per 8th Pay Commission fitment factor It is likely to be between 2.6 to 2.85.

• On the basis of this fitment factor, the salary of central employees will be increased. Increase by 25-30% Might be possible.
• Minimum basic salary, which is currently ₹18,000 Yes, more than that ₹40,000 May be more than.
• in the same proportion pension is also expected to increase.

However, the final figures will be clear only after the commission’s recommendations are released.

What changed in the 7th Pay Commission?

7th pay commission Under:

• Minimum Basic Salary: ₹18,000 per month.
• Fitment Factor: 2.57so that on average Salary increase of 23.55% Hui.
• Total salary (including allowances and facilities): Reached ₹36,020 per month.

Before this, 6th pay commission by Fitment factor of 1.86 Had implemented.
7th pay commission during the implementation of 2016-17 There was an additional financial burden of ₹1 lakh crore on the government.

Main features and objectives of 8th Pay Commission

8th pay commission Important in many ways for central government employees and pensioners.

Main Objective:

1. Combating inflation:

   Keeping in mind the rising inflation and changing economic environment, salary and pension will be made competitive.

2. Reducing the gap between public and private sector:

   To reduce the gap between government and private sector salaries.

3. Standard of living improvement:

   of employees purchasing power And improving the standard of living.

Implementation of 8th Pay Commission

8th pay commission recommendations of 1 January 2026 It is likely to be implemented from.

• Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnav As per, the Commission is being constituted ahead of schedule so that it can be implemented immediately after the expiry of the tenure of the 7th Pay Commission.

Scheduling of Previous Pay Commissions:

Possible benefits of 8th Pay Commission

1. Big increase in minimum basic salary:

   The basic salary of ₹18,000 in the 7th Pay Commission can be increased to ₹40,000 in the 8th Pay Commission.

2. Financial Security:

   Increased salary and pension will provide financial stability to the employees.

3. Economic Development:

   employees due to salary increase purchasing power Will increase, which will be beneficial for the economy.

4. Improvements in perks and features:

   There is also a possibility of revision in allowances, such as:

   • Transport Allowance.
   • Performance incentive.
   • Medical benefits.