8th Pay Commission: Good News! Minimum Salary of Central Govt Employees to Triple! Check How

8th Pay Commission: The central government had announced the 8th Pay Commission in January, giving a big gift to central government employees. However, a committee for this has not yet been formed. It is expected that after the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, the minimum salary of central employees will increase significantly. Reports suggest that over 1 crore employees and pensioners will benefit from this. Many experts believe that the fitment factor may lead to a threefold increase in the minimum salary.

Minimum Salary of Central Government Employees to Triple

The 7th Pay Commission is expected to end in January 2026, after which a major salary hike is likely for central government employees. Pensioners will also benefit from this revision. In the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57, which led to an average salary increase of 23.55%. Employees and pensioners are now curious about the changes in salary structure under the 8th Pay Commission and how much their salaries will increase.

How Much Salary Will Increase After the 8th Pay Commission?

Once the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, a significant increase in the minimum salary of central government employees and pensioners is expected. The salary revision is done based on the fitment factor. Experts suggest that if the fitment factor remains between 2.28 and 2.86, the basic salary could increase by 40% to 50%.

Currently, the basic salary of some employees is around ₹20,000. If the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, their salary may rise to ₹45,000 - ₹57,000. Similarly, pensioners will also see an increase in their pensions.