8th pay commission: The greatest relief and expectation for government employees is the Pay Commission. Now that the 7th Pay Commission is at its last stop, the eyes are fixed on the 8th Pay Commission, which is likely to be implemented from 2026. This time the most important point of discussion is the fitment factor, which makes a direct difference in the basic salary and pension of the employees.
As the hour of announcement of the 8th Pay Commission is getting closer, the negotiations on its possible impacts and calculations are also intensifying. Here in simple language we will understand how long this commission can apply, how much can the fitment factor be in it, and how it will directly affect the salary.
Possible figures of 8th pay commission
| 7th Pay Commission | Possible Change (8th Pay Commission) |
| Minimum Basic Salary ₹ 18,000 | Can be up to ₹ 34,560 (on 1.92 factor) |
| Fitment Factor 2.57 | Can be between 2.28 to 2.86 |
| Applicable date: 1 January 2016 | Applicable date: 1 January 2026 (potential) |
| Salary hike: ~ 14.2% | Increased estimated: up to 40–50% |
| DA and allowances separately | Possibility to merge DA |
What is fitment factor and how it affects salary
The fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission is the numerical multiplier from which a new salary is extracted by multiplying the old basic salary. For example, if the basic salary of an employee is ₹ 25,000 and the fitment factor 2.86 is fixed, the new salary will be ₹ 71,500. Similarly, a basic salary of ₹ 20,000 can reach ₹ 57,200 on 2.86 factor.
Earlier, 1.86 fitment factor was kept in the 6th Pay Commission and the salary increased by about 54%. At the same time, the 2.57 factor in the 7th Pay Commission increased by about 14.2% in salary.
Employees’ expectations from 8th Pay Commission
This time, there is a demand from the employee organizations that the fitment factor should be kept at least 2.86 so that the salary and pension can be improved. However, former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg believes that this figure may be heavy for the government and the possibility of such a big growth is less.
If the government fixes a minimum of 1.92 fitment factor, then the basic salary will increase from ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 34,560. This will also be a relief for the employees, especially when inflation is increasing rapidly.
Possible declaration and applicable date of 8th pay commission
Currently, the term of the 7th Pay Commission ends on 31 December 2025. It is believed that 8th Pay Commission may be announced between April to June 2025, and it can be implemented from 1 January 2026. However, its official confirmation is yet to come.
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8th Pay Commission Both enthusiasm and expectations about it are at its peak. Whether it is about the fitment factor or the merger of dearness allowance, all eyes are on the next step of the government. If the commission applies on time and appropriate recommendations are made, it will not only bring economic relief to millions of employees, but will also elevate their morale. Now just waiting for the official announcement, which may soon bring a big change in the lives of the employees.
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