The 8th Central Pay Commission is eagerly awaited by over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. While the government has not yet made any formal announcements, there are strong indications that the 8th Pay Commission will be constituted in 2024, with its recommendations expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026.
Expected 8th Central Pay Commission Pay Scale and Salary Structure
Parameter | Current 7th CPC | Expected 8th CPC |
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Minimum Basic Salary | Rs. 18,000 per month | Around Rs. 26,000 per month |
Fitment Factor | – | Likely to be set at 3.68 times |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | 50% | Projected to reach around 62% by July 1, 2025 |
Other Benefits | – | Revised pay scales, retirement benefits, and addressing salary disparities among employee groups |
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8th Pay Commission Implementation Timeline
Event | Timeline |
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Constituting the 8th Pay Commission | Expected in 2024, after approval by the Union Cabinet Committee |
Implementation of 8th CPC Recommendations | Likely to be implemented starting January 1, 2026 |
8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator
Once the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are finalized, a dedicated online salary calculator will be made available on the Admissionportal.in website to help central government employees determine their revised basic pay.
The government is yet to make any official announcements regarding the 8th Pay Commission. However, the process appears to be underway, with the Ministry of Finance receiving a proposal from the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) to immediately constitute the 8th CPC. Employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting further developments in this regard.