NewsIMTS₹19,000 monthly salary increase may be coming for central government employees as the 8th Pay Commission has submitted its terms of reference to the Union Cabinet, which has now been approved. The Commission, headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, will prepare a detailed report on salary increases, pensions, allowances and pay matrix. The panel includes a chairperson, a part-time member and a member-secretary. According to the central minister, the Commission is expected to submit its report within 12-18 months, with recommendations to be implemented from January 2026. The fitment factor, which is used to revise basic pay, is expected to be between 1.83 and 2.86, compared to the 7th Pay Commission's 2.57. The revised basic salary will be calculated by multiplying the current basic salary by the fitment factor. The benefits will extend to both employees and pensioners, with increases in allowances as well. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 10:21 IST; source: link)
What is the 8th Pay Commission proposing?
The 8th Pay Commission, headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has submitted its terms of reference to the Union Cabinet, which has now approved them. Central government employees may receive a significant salary increase of approximately ₹19,000 per month. The Commission will prepare a detailed report covering salary increases, pensions, allowances, and the pay matrix. This three-member panel includes a chairperson, a part-time member, and a member-secretary who will work together to determine the new compensation structure for government employees.
When will the salary increase take effect?
According to a central minister, the Commission is expected to submit its final report within 12-18 months. The recommendations will likely be implemented from January 2026. The fitment factor, which is used to calculate revised basic pay, is expected to be between 1.83 and 2.86, higher than the 7th Pay Commission's 2.57. To determine the new basic salary, the current basic salary will be multiplied by this fitment factor. Both current employees and pensioners will benefit from these changes, which will include increases in various allowances as well.
Key Points
- ₹19,000 monthly salary increase may be coming for central government employees as the 8th Pay Commission has submitted its terms of reference to the Union Cabinet, which has now been approved.
- According to the central minister, the Commission is expected to submit its report within 12-18 months, with recommendations to be implemented from January 2026.
- The fitment factor, which is used to revise basic pay, is expected to be between 1.83 and 2.86, compared to the 7th Pay Commission's 2.57.