Published: 6:41 PM, Dec 23, 2025 | Updated: 6:41 PM, Dec 23, 2025
The 8th Pay Commission is due from January 1, 2026, marking the end of the 7th Pay Commission cycle. However, experts say revised salaries may only be implemented around 2028 after the panel submits its report and the government clears the recommendations. A fitment factor of around 1.92 is seen as the most practical, which could raise the minimum basic pay from Rs 18,000 to about Rs 34,560. Dearness Allowance, likely to be around 60 to 65 per cent by 2026, will be adjusted into the new pay and then reset to zero. Employees can also expect arrears for the delay period, making the eventual payout significant.
8th Pay Commission. Source: File Photo
