❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – 8th Pay Commission Salary Hike
1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission is an expert committee expected to be formed by the Government of India to revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions of central government employees and pensioners. It follows the 7th Pay Commission, which was implemented in 2016.
2. When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
Though not officially announced yet, based on past trends, the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented around January 1, 2026.
3. How much salary increase is expected under the 8th Pay Commission?
The fitment factor is expected to increase from 2.57x (7th CPC) to somewhere between 3.68x and 3.9x.
- This could raise the minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to approximately ₹26,000–₹27,000.
4. Who will benefit from the 8th Pay Commission?
- Central government employees
- Retired pensioners
- Employees of autonomous bodies and certain PSUs linked to central pay structures
Over 1.15 crore people (employees + pensioners) are expected to benefit.
5. Will Dearness Allowance (DA) be merged with basic pay?
Yes, traditionally DA is merged into the basic pay during a new pay commission implementation, leading to revised pay structures and benefits.
6. Will HRA and other allowances be revised too?
Yes. House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other perks like medical reimbursement are likely to be revised to reflect inflation and cost of living changes.
7. Is there any official confirmation yet?
As of July 2025, no official notification has been issued by the Government of India regarding the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. However, employee unions are actively demanding early implementation.
8. Can the Pay Commission system be discontinued?
There have been discussions about replacing the Pay Commission with performance-linked pay models, but no concrete decision has been taken yet. The 8th Pay Commission is still expected to happen in the traditional format.
9. Will pensioners get a hike too?
Yes, pensioners are expected to get a hike under the same fitment factor applied to serving employees, which will revise their basic pension accordingly.
10. How can I stay updated about 8th Pay Commission news?
Follow trusted finance portals like MoneyHelmet.com, government gazettes, the Ministry of Finance, and updates from employee unions for the latest verified news.