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Indian central government employees can expect a multifold rise in their existing basic pay with the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission.
8th Pay Commission will transform salaries of Central Govt employees.
Approved in January by the Union Cabinet, the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented by the central government for its employees in 2026 or 2027. Though the 8th CPC has already been announced, its terms of reference, members and chairman are yet to be announced. The commission, once implemented, will ensure a salary hike for all central government employees, with the primary focus of the pay revision being to rejuvenate the Pay Matrix, according to which individuals are paid across different job levels. The fitment factor influences this calculation to determine the hike in basic pay. Below is an explanation of what the fitment factor is and what the expected salary hike across levels is according to the 8th Pay Commission.
The Fitment Factor
It is the multiplier applied to the employee’s existing salary to calculate the new salary under the revised Pay Matrix. The fitment factor set during the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57, which elevated the basic pay of an individual from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000. It is expected that the central government will raise the fitment factor multiplier to 2.86 in the 8th Pay Commission. Individuals with a basic pay of Rs 18,000 can expect a potential increase up to Rs 51,480. The net salary hike might be less, however, due to the deductions in play.
8th Pay Commission: Expected Salary Hike Across Levels
The estimated revised basic pay for each level in the Pay Matrix of central government employees based on the anticipated fitment factor of 2.86 can be seen below:
As per the proposed 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a significant hike in the basic pay of Central Government employees is expected across all pay levels. For instance, at Pay Level 1, the current basic pay of Rs 18,000 is likely to rise to Rs 51,480, marking an increase of Rs 33,480. Similarly, employees at Level 2 could see their basic pay rise from Rs 19,900 to Rs 56,914, while Level 3 employees may receive Rs 62,062, up from the current Rs 21,700—an approximate hike of over Rs 40,000. The trend continues upward through higher levels.
At Level 6, for instance, the basic pay is expected to jump from Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,01,244 and at Level 10, from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,60,446, reflecting an increase of over Rs 1 lakh. These projected figures indicate a substantial revision in salaries, potentially offering a significant boost to the financial well-being of government employees under the 8th CPC framework.
Job Roles Across Different Pay Levels
The 8th Pay Commission will cover a wide range of central government employees at different job levels. Here’s a breakdown of the same:
Level 1: Essential support task performers such as Peons, Attendants, MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff).
Level 2: Lower Division Clerks (LDCs), who manage clerical and routine administrative duties.
Level 3: Constables and Skilled Trades Staff across Police, Defence and Public Services
Level 4: Stenographers (Grade D) and Junior Clerks who manage transcription and documentation.
Level 5: Senior Clerks, Assistants, or Technical Staff responsible for providing higher-level administrative and technical support.
Level 6: Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Junior Engineers (JEs) playing technical or supervisory roles.
Level 7: Superintendents, Section Officers, or Assistant Engineers (AEs) employed for project management or complex administrative tasks.
Level 8: Senior Section Officers or Assistant Audit Officers. They manage audits or high-level administrative operations.
Level 9: Responsible for operational or financial management, the Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) or Accounts Officers.
Level 10: Level 10 includes Group A Officers such as Assistant Commissioners or entry-level officers – IAS, IPS and IFS.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to have a major transformative impact on the salaries of central government employees, with the fitment factor further rising. However, these are projections. The final recommendations by the government could be different. Either way, government employees can expect a rewarding 8th Pay Commission that befits their great service to the country.
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