8th Pay Commission Date, Salary Increase & Fitment Factor

According to the rules of the Central Government and the Financial Department, the pay commission in the country is reviewed every 10 years. Based on this, changes are made in the salaries of employees.

Currently, under the 7th Pay Commission, all employees, including pensioners, receive a monthly salary, which was officially implemented in 2016. It has been almost nine years since its implementation, and there are now possibilities that a new pay commission will soon be introduced.

8th Pay Commission Implementation

After the 7th Pay Commission, the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented in the country. All central government employees are excited about this as it is expected to bring significant positive changes to their salaries and benefits.

In October, the Central Government held its first Cabinet meeting regarding the 8th Pay Commission. It was decided that the 8th Pay Commission would be officially implemented only after the completion of the designated term of the 7th Pay Commission.

Since the beginning of 2024, employees have been consistently demanding the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission so that decisions regarding it can be made as soon as possible. Let us look at some key discussions related to the 8th Pay Commission.

Main Reasons for the Demand for the 8th Pay Commission

1. The demand for the 8th Pay Commission has increased due to the rising inflation levels in the country.
2. The salary provided under the 7th Pay Commission has proven to be inadequate for many employees.
3. As the timeline for the next pay commission draws near, demands have intensified.
4. Employees need the 8th Pay Commission to maintain their families’ financial stability.

Expected 8th Pay Commission Minimum Basic Salary Table

Pay Matrix Level	Basic Salary (7th CPC)	Basic Salary (8th CPC)
Level 1	₹18,000	₹21,600
Level 2	₹19,900	₹23,880
Level 3	₹21,700	₹26,040
Level 4	₹25,500	₹30,600
Level 5	₹29,200	₹35,040
Level 6	₹35,400	₹42,480
Level 7	₹44,900	₹53,880
Level 8	₹47,600	₹57,120
Level 9	₹53,100	₹63,720
Level 10	₹56,100	₹67,320
Level 11	₹67,700	₹81,240
Level 12	₹78,800	₹94,560
Level 13	₹1,23,100	₹1,47,720
Level 13A	₹1,31,100	₹1,57,320
Level 14	₹1,44,200	₹1,73,040
Level 15	₹1,82,200	₹2,18,400
Level 16	₹2,05,400	₹2,46,480
Level 17	₹2.25 lakh	₹2.70 lakh
Level 18	₹2.50 lakh	₹3 lakh

8th Pay Commission Expected Date

Discussions suggest that the 8th Pay Commission is likely to be implemented in January 2026. Employees eagerly awaiting this change may need to wait until the end of this year.

8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor

Pay Commission	Hike in Pay (%)	Fitment Factor	Minimum Basic Salary (₹)
4th Pay Commission	27.6%	–	₹750
5th Pay Commission	31%	–	₹2,550
6th Pay Commission	54%	1.86	₹7,000
7th Pay Commission	14.29%	2.57	₹18,000
8th Pay Commission	20% (expected)	3.00 (expected)	₹21,600 (expected)

Beneficiaries of the 8th Pay Commission

Once implemented, the 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring a significant salary increase for over 4 million central government employees. Pensioners will also see a rise in their pensions, benefiting them as well.