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There’s good news on the horizon for central government employees and pensioners! The Indian government is preparing to implement the 8th Pay Commission, and approval has already been granted for its formation. Once implemented, it is expected to bring significant increases in salaries, pensions, and allowances.When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?While the government has not officially announced the implementation date, experts suggest that the new pay commission is likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026. However, some believe there could be a slight delay, pushing the implementation to April 1, 2026. Historically, pay commissions are set up every ten years. Since the 7th Pay Commission's tenure ends in December 2025, the timeline aligns with the expected schedule.Who Will Benefit?The 8th Pay Commission is expected to benefit approximately: 50 lakh central government employees, 68 lakh pensionersThis change will directly impact their take-home salaries and retirement benefits.How Will Salary Be Calculated?Salaries under the 8th Pay Commission will be revised using a fitment factor—a multiplier used to determine the revised basic pay.Under the 7th Pay Commission, a fitment factor of 2.57 was applied.Reports suggest the 8th Commission may recommend a factor ranging from 1.92 to 2.86.If the fitment factor goes up to 3 or more, employees could see substantial pay hikes.Expected Salary and Pension IncreasesMinimum monthly salary may increase to ₹51,480.Monthly pension could rise to ₹25,740.With a higher fitment factor, monthly salary increases of up to ₹19,000 are possible for many employees.The 8th Pay Commission promises substantial financial benefits for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners. While the official rollout date is yet to be confirmed, its implementation in 2026 appears likely. Until then, employees eagerly await further announcements that could signal better financial days ahead.

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National :8th Pay Commission Likely from 2026: Major Salary and Pension Hike for Central Government Employees?

There’s good news on the horizon for central government employees and pensioners! The Indian government is preparing to implement ... ...