Thu Jan 30 18:28:05 IST 2025: ## 8th Pay Commission to Deliver Significant Salary Hike for Central Government Employees

**New Delhi** – The Indian government has greenlit the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, tasked with revising salaries and pensions for central government employees. The commission is expected to submit its recommendations within months, with potential implementation starting January 1, 2026.

Significant attention is focused on the “fitment factor,” a multiplier used to calculate revised salaries. While the 7th Pay Commission used a factor of 2.57, early projections suggest the 8th Pay Commission may use a factor of 2.86. This could lead to a substantial increase in minimum basic pay, potentially rising from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480 – an 186% jump. Experts caution that final salary increases may be slightly lower after deductions and adjustments.

This projected increase would impact all levels, from entry-level Peons and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) to high-ranking Group A officers. The commission is reportedly expected to utilize the Aykroyd formula, which considers the cost of living and nutritional needs, in determining salary revisions, similar to the approach taken by the 7th Pay Commission.

The government has yet to appoint the commission’s chairman and members, but the announcement has generated significant anticipation amongst central government employees and pensioners eager to learn the details of the upcoming pay revisions. The news comes amidst other announcements, including the recent Auto Expo 2025.

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