Central employees have been waiting for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission for a long time. Once it is implemented, there will be an increase in the salary, Dearness Allowance (DA), and other allowances for all central employees. Currently, more than one crore employees are waiting for the decision regarding the 8th Pay Commission.
Everyone is hoping for the 8th Pay Commission to be implemented as soon as possible. Recently, the latest update regarding the 8th Pay Commission was released. To learn more about this, and to find out when the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented and the ongoing discussions, continue reading this article.
8th Pay Commission News
The new pay commission has been implemented several times in the past to benefit employees. Previously, the pay commission was formed and implemented every 10 years. In this context, employees have been demanding the early implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, as the 7th Pay Commission will complete 10 years soon, with only a short time remaining.
According to media reports, numerous claims regarding the 8th Pay Commission are being made, and experts are also releasing relevant information. Currently, employees are being paid under the 7th Pay Commission, which was implemented in 2016. It is now expected that the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented in 2026.
8th Pay Commission Latest News
| Authority Name | DEPARTMENT OF Expenditure |
| Government | GOVERNMENT OF INDIA |
| Fitment Factor | 2.28 |
| Dearness Allowance | Expected to reach 70% by 2026 |
| Implementation Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Minimum Wage Increase | From ₹18,000 to ₹41,000 |
| Beneficiaries | Central government employees and retirees |
| Category | Latest News |
| Official Website | https://dopt.gov.in/ |
Decision Regarding the 8th Pay Commission
There is no official information released by the government regarding the formation and implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. However, in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that there is no current consideration for a proposal to form the 8th Pay Commission.
However, inflation cannot be ignored. It is expected that in the 2025-26 budget, which will be presented on February 1, 2025, the government may make an announcement related to the formation of the new pay commission. The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission will benefit central employees as well as pensioners.
Impact of the 8th Pay Commission on Salaries
When the 7th Pay Commission was implemented, the minimum basic salary was increased from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000, and this ₹18,000 salary is still being provided. With the 8th Pay Commission, the salary increase will depend on the fitment factor. The higher the fitment factor, the greater the salary increase.
If the fitment factor is increased to 2.86, the minimum basic salary could rise from ₹18,000 to ₹34,560. Similarly, the pension for individuals receiving the minimum pension could increase to ₹17,280. This means both salary and pension will see an increase. Currently, the fitment factor is 2.57. Many details related to the 8th Pay Commission are expected to be clarified soon, so keep yourself updated with the latest news.
Good News for Central Employees
Currently, the Dearness Allowance (DA) has reached 53%, and a new DA will be implemented starting in January. However, the announcement regarding the DA may be made in March or April, as in previous years, the DA was announced in March or April, even though it was implemented from January.
In the beginning of 2025, the government may release the latest information related to the 8th Pay Commission, and the DA announcement is also confirmed. Every year, the DA is revised twice: once in January and then again in July. In 2025, both the DA increase and the announcement regarding the 8th Pay Commission will be important for employees.
FAQs
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented starting from January 1, 2026.
What is the proposed minimum wage under the 8th Pay Commission?
The minimum wage for central government employees will be increased from ₹18,000 to ₹41,000 as per the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission.
How will the 8th Pay Commission impact retirees?
Retirees will see a rise in pension and benefits, keeping pace with the cost of living and inflation.