New Delhi, (Patrika English News): The government is preparing to implement the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) from January 2026, a move that will directly impact over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
Fitment Factor and Salary Hike
The proposal suggests increasing the fitment factor to 2.86, compared to the current 2.57 under the 7th CPC. If approved, the minimum salary could rise from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480, while the minimum pension could increase from ₹9,000 to ₹25,740.
Proposed salary scales under the new fitment factor include:
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Level 1: ₹18,000 → ₹51,480
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Level 5: ₹29,200 → ₹83,512
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Level 10: ₹56,100 → ₹1,60,446
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Level 13A: ₹1,31,100 → ₹3,74,946
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Level 18: ₹2,50,000 → ₹7,15,000
The pension formula will also follow the new fitment factor, giving retirees a nearly 186% hike in minimum pension.
Allowances to Rise Too
Along with salaries and pensions, several allowances are also expected to increase. This includes:
These will further add to the total earnings of employees once the 8th CPC comes into effect.
Government’s Next Step
Employee organisations have urged the government to set up the commission soon, to avoid delays in implementation from January 2026. The government has stated that consultations with states are underway for the formation of the commission.
When the 7th CPC was introduced in 2016, the minimum salary was raised from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000, and the minimum pension increased from ₹3,500 to ₹9,000. This highlights the significant role of the fitment factor in determining income and retirement benefits.
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