The 8th Pay Commission is likely to be implemented early next year, a representative of the National Confederation of Government Employees Wednesday said.
According to the representative, the commission may come into effect from January 1, 2026, bringing revised salary structures and allowances for Central government employees and pensioners.
Advertisement
Approximately 50 lakh Central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners will be the beneficiaries from its implementation as it would lead to a 30-34 per cent increase in salaries and pensions.
As regards fitment factor, it is expected to range between 1.83 and 2.86, potentially impacting salary increases.
The minimum basic salaries could be revised to Rs 51,480 for Level 1 employees while the minimum pension could rise to approximately Rs 20,500 to Rs 25,740
Dearness Allowances are expected to reach 70 per cent by 2026 and potentially merged into basic pay. House Rent Allowance is likely to be recalculated based on updated basic pay and Travel Allowance (TA) may also be revised according to the new salary structure.
The 8th Pay Commission aims to address rising costs of living and adjust salaries for Central government employees to reflect their current value. While the government has approved the commission, the formal setup, including notification of the Terms of Reference, is still pending.
