8th Pay Commission Salary Structure: The Central Government has taken steps towards the 8th Pay Commission. The Finance Ministry has started the process of filling 35 posts for the Commission, which is an indication that the government may soon formalize the structure and works of the Pay Commission. This can benefit 47.85 lakh central employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners across the country.

Appointment will be done for 35 posts for commission

According to the news published on Good Returns, according to a circular issued by the Finance Ministry on 17 April 2025, appointments will be made to 35 posts for the 8th Pay Commission, which will be on deputation basis. The tenure of these officers will be effective from the date of the formation of the Commission to its conclusion.

The circular states that these appointments will be made according to the guidelines of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT). The names of eligible officers have been sought from the concerned departments.

What can be the big things of the 8th Pay Commission

According to Cleartax report, some important changes can be seen in the 8th Pay Commission. Among them, the increase in fitment factor is the most prominent. Currently the fitment factor is 2.57, which can be increased to 2.85. This will increase the basic salary of all government employees and pensioners.

Apart from this, the current DA can be merged into the new basic salary, which will make dearness allowances and other allowances will be counted afresh. HRA and TA can also be amended. That is, house rent allowance and travel allowance can be re -determined on the basis of new pay scale. At the same time, the Commission can give special suggestions to increase the pension amount and ensure timely payment.

How much can salary increase?

If the basic salary of a government employee is 50,000 and he is working in Delhi (where HRA is 30 percent), then an estimated calculation can occur as follows.

Basic Pay × Fitment Factor (2.85) = 1,42,500

+ HRA (15,000) = 1,57,500 (Estimated gross salary)

These figures are only for example, the government has not yet released any official calculation.

Can be applicable from 1 January 2026

The last i.e. 7th Pay Commission came into force from 1 January 2016 and according to tradition the Pay Commission is applicable every 10 years. In this sense, the 8th Pay Commission can be effective from January 2026.

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