8th Pay Commission: Minimum Basic Salary to Soar to ₹51,480, Not ₹18,000!

More than 1 crore central employees and pensioners are waiting with bated breath for the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, which will decide the salary and pension hikes.

PM Narendra Modi as He Prepares to Announce 8th Pay Commission for January 2026

All eyes are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will finally declare the 8th Pay Commission to be implemented from January 2026.

Expected Announcement in Union Budget 2025 on February 1

8th Pay Commission Timeline Although there has been no official announcement, the Commission is speculated to be announced as early as the Union Budget on February 1, 2025.

Key Expectations Include Pay and Pension Hikes Based on Economic Analysis

Key Expectations Once the commission is established, it will scrutinize the prevailing economic scenario and suggest pay and pension hikes, which would be followed by the government.

National Council Recommends Increasing Fitment Factor to 2.86

Fitness Factor Recommendation The National Council of Joint Advisory Committee has suggested that fitment factor be increased to 2.86 instead of the existing 2.57 in the 8th Pay Commission. This means that it would lead to handsome hikes in pay and pension.

What is the Fitment Factor? Understanding How It Impacts Salary and Pension Adjustments

What is the Fitment Factor? The Fitment Factor is used to calculate the adjustment in salary and pension. For instance, when the Fitment Factor goes up, the employees' pay and pensions will rise multifold.

Salary Boost: With Fitment Factor 2.86, Minimum Basic Salary Could Triple to ₹51,480

Salary Increase with Fitment Factor 2.86 If the Fitment Factor is raised to 2.86, the minimum basic salary could jump from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480 as under the 7th Pay Commission, which would almost triple the salary!

Minimum Pension Set to Jump from ₹9,000 to ₹25,740 with New Fitment Factor

Pension Boost In the same way, the minimum pension, which is currently ₹9,000, will see a huge hike to ₹25,740 with the new Fitment Factor of 2.86.

8th Pay Commission to Bring Major Financial Relief

The 8th Pay Commission is going to provide immense financial relief to central government employees as salaries and pensions will rise significantly. Let's wait for the final announcement!