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8th pay commission: As soon as the Central Government approved the Eighth Pay Commission, a wave of relief was seen among the government employees. Experts estimate that from 1 January 2026, the salary of central employees under the Eighth Pay Commission will increase from 136 to 180 percent. But the former Finance Secretary has estimated the salary double.
Salary will almost double
According to former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, the fitment factor of the Eighth Pay Commission will be decided on 1 January 2026 on the basis of dearness allowance and basic salary. The original salary based on the fitment factor doubles Rs. 34560 to 37440 per month. Which is currently Rs. Is 18000
Prior to Shiv Gopal Mishra, the fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57. Which can be increased to 2.86 in the Eighth Pay Commission. Under which it was estimated to increase the original salary by 186 percent. However, Garg said, the final decision on the increase in fitment factor will depend on the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM).
dearness allowance
By 1 July 2024, dearness allowance was 53 percent. Which will double on 1 January and 1 July in 2025. Which can increase by seven percent. By the end of 31 December 2025, dearness allowance will increase to 60 percent. The seventh pay commission will be completed on 31 December 2025 and then the Eighth Pay Commission will be implemented from 1 January 2026. Significantly, the Pay Commission is changed every 10 years.