New Delhi: As the 7th Pay Commission’s tenure has come to an end, anticipation is building among lakhs of central government employees and pensioners for the 8th Pay Commission, widely expected to take effect in January, bringing potential salary revisions and enhanced benefits.
Though the government has formally constituted the commission and approved its Terms of Reference, with an 18-month timeline for recommendations, the new pay structure is traditionally implemented from the start of the next cycle — January 1, 2026. Arrears, if any, would likely be calculated from this date, even if actual payouts follow later.
Experts speculate a fitment factor around 2.15 or higher, which could translate to a 20–35% overall increase in basic pay. For instance, the minimum basic salary might rise from Rs 18,000 to Rs 38,000 –40,000, while mid-level employees could see theirs jump from Rs 35,000 to about Rs 75,000. Higher grades may witness even more substantial boosts, alongside revised allowances and pensions.
The commission, tasked with reviewing pay, allowances, and retirement benefits for over 50 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners, aims to address inflation and living costs. Dearness Allowance adjustments will continue biannually in the interim.
With unions pushing for generous revisions, this development promises financial relief and motivation for public servants entering the new year.
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