8th Pay Commission Update: Will Central Government Employees Get a 186% Salary Hike?

Lakhs of central government employees and pensioners are eagerly eyeing the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which promises to reshape salary structures across the board. After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s hint earlier this year, expectations are running high for an official announcement—possibly within May 2025.

But the burning question remains: Will there really be a 186% hike in basic pay?

What is the Fitment Factor and Why It Matters in 8th Pay Commission

The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate the new basic salary from the old one. It plays a crucial role in determining final pay revisions. In the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57, leading to significant raises.

Here’s the buzz around the 8th Pay Commission:

• Expected fitment factor: 2.28 to 2.86
• Possible salary increase: 40% to 50%
• If the factor hits 2.86, a basic pay of ₹20,000 could jump to ₹57,200

That’s a massive increase of up to 186%!

Previous Trends: Salary Growth from 5th to 7th Pay Commission

Let’s take a quick look at historical salary jumps:

• 5th Pay Commission: ₹2,750
• 6th Pay Commission: ₹7,000
• 7th Pay Commission: ₹18,000

Now what could be the new Basic in 8th Pay Commission, there are many projections available in social media site. Though there is no official statement till date.

🧾 8th Pay Commission Pension: Know the revised pension on basic Rs 12,750, Rs 17,700, Rs 28,050 & Rs 39,400 with 2.57 & 2.86 fitment factors

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Who Will Benefit from the 8th Pay Commission?

• 36 lakh+ central government employees
• Pensioners across various departments
• Defense personnel and retired officials

The inclusion of defense employees makes this pay commission particularly impactful.

So, Will There Really Be a 186% Increase?

Although there is no official confirmation from the government, internal reports and expert speculations point to a potential fitment factor of 2.86, which could trigger a dramatic rise in salaries. But until the commission is formed and recommendations are submitted, it’s all anticipation.

Stay tuned—we’ll keep updating as soon as the government releases any official details.