Tue Oct 28 10:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Central Government Approves 8th Pay Commission, Millions of Employees and Pensioners to Benefit
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has greenlit the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, a move set to impact over 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision on Tuesday, stating the commission’s recommendations are expected to be implemented from January 1st, 2026.
The commission will have 18 months from its inception to submit its recommendations after consultations with various ministries, state governments, and employee representatives. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the chairperson of the 8th Pay Commission. Professor Pulak Ghosh of IIM Bangalore and Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will be the members.
The government had previously sought input from key stakeholders, including the Ministries of Defence and Home Affairs, the Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, regarding the formation of the commission.
While the exact extent of the salary increase remains unconfirmed, experts predict a significant rise in pay scales. Estimates suggest a potential increase in the fitment factor, a key component in salary calculation, which could lead to substantial salary revisions across all levels of government employees. For instance, the fitment factor of lower division clerks could be 3 to 3.42 times. If 3 times the fitment factor is considered, then the salary for lower division clerks could be INR 59,700.
The Pay Commission is typically formed every 10 years to revise the salary structure of government employees. The 7th Pay Commission was established in February 2014 and its recommendations were implemented from January 1st, 2016. The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations is eagerly awaited by government employees and pensioners alike.
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