8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Hike & Benefits Coming for Government Employees
8th Pay Commission: The Indian government is set to roll out the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), promising significant salary revisions and benefits for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. If approved, the new pay structure could come into effect from January 2026, with arrears likely paid in a lump sum.
Expected Salary Hike & Key Changes
Minimum Basic Pay to increase from ₹18,000 (7th CPC) to ₹26,000
Fitment Factor may rise from 2.57 to 3.0, boosting salaries by 15-20%
HRA & DA Revisions – Allowances could see a 5-10% bump
Pensioners’ Benefits – Enhanced family pensions and medical allowances
Who Will Benefit?
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All central govt staff (IAS, IPS, railway, defense, etc.)
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State govt employees (once adopted by states)
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Autonomous body staff (like ISRO, DRDO)
Central and state government employees across India are eagerly awaiting news about the 8th Pay Commission, which could bring their first major salary revision in a decade. While the government hasn’t officially announced the commission yet, here’s what credible sources suggest about the timeline and expected changes.
