New Delhi, 3 September (Kiran News): The Central Government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission on 16 January 2025, but the Terms of Reference (ToR) and the schedule of meetings are yet to be finalised. According to sources, the commission is expected to become operational from January 2026, while actual implementation could happen in the financial year 2027. This means central government employees may have to wait longer for the salary revision.
What’s the Latest Update?
As per multiple reports, the panel for the 8th Pay Commission may be constituted by late October or early November. After its formation, crucial details such as the fitment factor, DA merger, new pay matrix, and pension structure will be discussed. However, no official announcement has been made so far.
Recently, Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary (Staff Side) of the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), stated that the 8th Pay Commission should be implemented from January 2026. He pointed out that the 7th Pay Commission was implemented in July 2016, with effect from January 2016, and a similar pattern is expected this time to ensure timely relief for employees.
How Much Could Salaries Increase?
If the fitment factor is increased to around 2.8, employees could see a salary hike of 30%–34%, leading to significant improvement in pay and allowances. However, some analysts suggest that if the fitment factor remains at 1.8, the salary increase may only be about 13%, which may not meet employees’ expectations.
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