8th Pay Commission: The 8th Pay Commission has finally been approved. The Union Cabinet has approved the terms of reference for the commission. Now this new pay structure is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026. Meanwhile, let us know which government employees will be the first to benefit from the 8th Pay Commission.

First benefit to central government employees

Central government employees will be the first to get the benefits of the Eighth Pay Commission. As soon as it is implemented, there will be a direct increase in the salaries of more than 50 lakh working employees. These include employees of some big departments like Indian Railways, Income Tax, Postal Department and Customs.

Armed forces and paramilitary personnel included

Along with this, employees of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force will also be able to avail the benefits of the Eighth Pay Commission. This includes not only officers and soldiers, but also personnel serving in paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. Let us tell you that the pay scales of these employees falling under the jurisdiction of the Central Government will be adjusted according to the new fitment factor.

Benefits for Central Institutions and Autonomous Bodies

Apart from ministries and defense forces, many central educational and research institutions will also benefit from this new salary structure. This includes IIT, IIM, AIIMS, UGC, ICAR and CSIR. Along with this, retired employees working in different sectors will also benefit from the Eighth Pay Commission. There may also be an increase in the pension of these employees.

What could be the fitment factor?

The fitment factor in the Eighth Pay Commission is expected to be between 1.83 and 2.46. That is, if the current basic pay of an employee is ₹ 20000 and the fitment factor is set at 2.5, then the new basic pay will be 20000×2.5=50000. After this increase, allowances like HRA and DA will also be affected. After this the take home pay will be even higher. However, let us tell you that the final fitment factor and pay slab will be decided by the Commission only after evaluating inflation, cost of living and government revenue. This step taken by the Central Government will prove to be a big relief for the central employees and pensioners. According to estimates, there may be an increase of 30% to 34% in the total salary.

Also read: Muslims can buy and keep only this much gold, you will not know this rule of Islam

India vs us salary system: The ways of increasing the salary of government employees in India and America are quite different. India has dependence on the Pay Commission, while Personal Management Office and Federal Law in the US handle salary, dearness allowance and job grades.

Pay Commission in India

The salary commission of central government employees and pensioners in India decides the pay commission. This commission is formed in a few years. Its role is to review the existing salary, allowances and pension and also create the structure of the new salary.

Let us tell you that the Pay Commission uses Fitment Factor. It is a multiplier. This multiplier measures the difference between the current pay structure and the proposed salary hike. For example, the Fitment Factor was kept 2.57 by the Seventh Pay Commission. Now suppose the current salary of an employee is 10 thousand and the fitment factor is 2.57. So not the basic salary will be 10 thousand × 2.57 = 25700.

This simply means that the salary of government employees in India increases only when the new pay commission is formed. This is done every 10 years.

How does salary grow in America?

Unlike India, there is no commission based system in America. In America, the government salary is controlled only through Personal Management Office as well as federal law and departmental rules. Employees in America are divided into different grades and levels. The salary here depends on their work, skill, experience and government grades.

Federal Law and Rules

Non -Labor Standard Act decides minimum wage and overtime rules. Labor Dippering Overn issues rules enhancing salary limits for Chhath. Along with this, the President also affects the salary. For example, the Widen administration had increased the minimum wage of the government contract employee to $ 15 per hour. It also included adjustment according to inflation.

Main difference between India and America

The increase in salary in India is done by the Pay Commission and it is at long intervals. But in the US, salary changes are made only through increases related to inflation, federal rules and performance reviews.

Also read: How many people watch TV in India, how much old entertainment way changed after OTT