8th Pay Commission – Now the phase of good news has started for those doing government jobs. The central government has accelerated the preparations for the 8th Pay Commission and lakhs of employees are expected to get a big benefit from this. The salary of the employees who currently get a basic salary of Rs 18,000 can directly increase to about Rs 34,560. And all this will be possible due to the increasing DA and the new fitment factor.
There was a demand for employees for a long time
Almost a decade has passed since the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission. Since then, speculations were being made about the 8th Pay Commission. Now that the government has started preparations, a ray of hope is visible on the faces of 52 lakh working and 68 lakh retired employees. Along with the increase in salary, there will be a big increase in benefits like pension and PF.
What is the estimate going on regarding the fitment factor
The demand of the employee union is for a fitment factor of 3.68, but according to media reports and some experts, the government is considering the figure of 1.92. If it is approved, it will be a balanced decision, which will not put much burden on the government and the employees will also get good benefits.
You will get basic charge of Rs. 34,560 instead of Rs. 18,000!
If the fitment factor of 1.92 is implemented, the current basic salary of Rs 18,000 will increase directly to Rs 34,560. This will not only increase the in-hand salary, but will also have a positive impact on all allowances and perks. This will prove to be a huge gift for employees in the minimum wage category.
There is also a huge increase in DA i.e. dearness allowance
DA is expected to reach 55% in January 2025 and may increase to 58% in July 2025, then 61% by January 2026. If the government decides to add DA to the basic salary, then the new basic will be around Rs 28,980, which will be very relieving for the employees.
Increase in HRA and TA is also considered certain
Salary is not limited to just basic and DA. HRA (House Rent Allowance) and TA (Travel Allowance) are also important parts of the salary. At the rate of 27% HRA, HRA on the increased basic can go up to Rs 9,331 and TA is also expected to be around Rs 1,350.
The new commission may come into effect from January 2026
Although the official announcement has not been made by the government yet, it is expected that the 8th Pay Commission can be implemented from January 2026. If there is a delay in this, then it will be paid in the form of arrears. That is, the employee will not suffer any loss under any circumstances.
What can be the total salary?
If we consider Rs 34,560 as the basic salary, then the total salary after adding HRA and TA will be around Rs 45,241 per month. After NPS and other deductions, the net salary comes to around Rs 41,535. This increased salary will increase the purchasing power of the employees and their standard of living will also improve.
The 8th Pay Commission will not only increase the income of the employees, but the government will also get a better, satisfied and motivated workforce. This will also lead to administrative reforms and improvement in the quality of services. Now the employees are just waiting for the official announcement, but the signs are very positive.
Disclaimer
This article is written on the basis of various media reports and possible figures. The official announcement of the Central Government will be considered final. Before taking any decision related to any salary scheme, do confirm the official information and notification.
