8th Pay Commission Date Announced – Full Salary Hike Table from Level 1 to Level 18 Employees Released – DCP NEWS
News has come for lakhs of government employees and retired pensioners. The central government has approved the 8th Pay Commission, which will be started on January 1, 2026. With the implementation of this commission, not only will there be a big change in the salary of central employees, but there will also be improvement in pensions, allowances and other financial benefits. Keeping in mind inflation, economic fluctuations and the current socio-economic environment, this commission has been specially constituted with the aim to bring positive changes in the lifestyle of employees and pensioners.
There will be a historic reform in the salary structure.
The biggest feature of the 8th Pay Commission is that it will completely redefine the existing salary structure. Employees have been expecting a salary hike for many years since the 7th Pay Commission, and now this expectation is going to be realized in 2026. This time the government has clearly said that the goal of the new pay commission is not only to increase the salary but also to strengthen the quality of life and financial stability of the employees.
According to this commission, about 48.62 lakh central employees and 67.85 lakh pensioners will benefit from this reform. According to estimates, the monthly income of employees can increase by ₹20,000 to ₹25,000, which will have a positive impact on their monthly savings, investments and lifestyle.
Huge increase in Fitment Factor and Minimum Wage
The most important aspect of the calculation of the Pay Commission is the Fitment Factor. This is a coefficient, which is multiplied by the existing basic pay to decide the new salary. In the 8th Pay Commission, this fitment factor has been fixed at 3.00. This simply means that the existing basic salary will be tripled.
For example:
- If the basic pay of an employee is ₹18,000, then according to the new commission, it can increase to ₹54,000.
Also, it is proposed to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) to 70% by January 2026. This will also be included in the revised basic pay, which will increase the total salary even more. This increase will affect not only active employees but also pensioners, whose minimum pension can now increase to ₹20,500.
Major changes will also be seen in allowances.
Along with the salary hike, many other allowances will also be revised so that government employees can be made more financially secure. These allowances include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Estimated 70% by January 2026
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): It is determined by city:
- Metro cities: 27%
- Tier-2 cities: 20%
- Tier-3 cities: 10%
- Travel Allowance (TA): Will depend on the employee’s position and city category
The increase in these allowances will not only bring transparency to the salary structure but will also help employees manage the necessary costs, according to the city.
How to calculate your estimated new salary
Government employees are often curious to know what their new salary will be. For this, the step-by-step process given below can be followed:
- Know the current basic pay.
- Example: ₹18,000
- Revised Basic Pay = Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor (3.00)
- ₹18,000 × 3.00 = ₹54,000
- Dearness Allowance (DA) = Revised Basic Pay × 0.50 (or estimated 0.70)
- ₹54,000 × 0.70 = ₹37,800
- HRA = Revised Basic Pay × Percentage by city
- ₹54,000 × 0.27 (Metro City) = ₹14,580
- Travel Allowance (TA): Let’s say ₹3,600.
- Gross Salary = Revised Basic Pay + DA + HRA + TA
- ₹54,000 + ₹37,800 + ₹14,580 + ₹3,600 = ₹109,980
That is, the total salary could be around ₹1.09 lakh. This is just an estimate. The actual salary will depend on other factors as well.
Historical Analysis of Pay Commissions
India has a long history of pay commissions and each time they have provided significant relief to employees.
- 4th Pay Commission: 27.6% increase, minimum salary ₹750
- 5th Pay Commission: 31% increase, minimum salary ₹2,550
- 6th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor 1.86, 54% increase, minimum salary ₹7,000
- 7th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor 2.57, 14.29% increase, minimum salary ₹18,000
- 8th Pay Commission (Proposed): Fitment Factor 3.00, 20% estimated increase, minimum salary ₹21,600+
This sequence shows that every commission has not only increased the salary but also improved the work culture and lifestyle of employees.
Where to get information?
The government has launched the official website https://dopt.gov.in/ to share information related to the 8th Pay Commission. Here you can get every update related to the commission, guidelines and accurate information about your salary with the help of tools like a salary calculator.