8th Pay Commission news: With just seven days left until the New Year, central government employees and pensioners are eagerly anticipating the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission from January 1, 2026. The seventh pay commission is concluding on December 31, 2025. The upcoming pay revision has sparked discussions in the country, with employees curious about the expected fitment factor and the demands being made.
Amid all the discussion, the National President of the All India NPS Employees Federation (AINPSEF), Manjeet Singh Patel, has issued some clarification. He stated that they have demanded a 2.64 fitment factor from the government. Now the question is, if this fitment factor is accepted, how much will the salaries increase? In this article, we have explained how much basic salaries across all 18 levels, from peon to IAS officer, will increase with a 2.64 fitment factor.
What is Fitment factor and how is it determined?
Fitment factor is a numerical multiplier used to revise the basic pay and pensions of central government employees when a new Pay Commission comes into effect. Several economic and institutional aspects are considered when determining the fitment factor. Typically, it is calculated by using the basic pay + grade pay as the base and assessing the necessary increase.
For example: If an employee’s current basic salary is Rs 18,000 and the fitment factor is set at 2.64, then: Rs 18,000 × 2.64 = Rs 47,250. This means the basic salary will directly increase to Rs 47,250.
How much will salaries rise for Central govt employees?
| Grade Level | Current Basic Pay (₹) | Estimated Basic Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 18,000 | 47,520 |
| Level 2 | 19,900 | 52,536 |
| Level 3 | 21,700 | 57,288 |
| Level 4 | 25,500 | 67,320 |
| Level 5 | 29,200 | 77,088 |
| Level 6 | 35,400 | 93,456 |
| Level 7 | 44,900 | 118,536 |
| Level 8 | 47,600 | 125,664 |
| Level 9 | 53,100 | 140,184 |
| Level 10 | 56,100 | 148,104 |
| Level 11 | 67,700 | 178,728 |
| Level 12 | 78,800 | 208,032 |
| Level 13 | 118,500 | 312,840 |
| Level 13 | 131,100 | 346,104 |
| Level 14 | 144,200 | 380,688 |
| Level 15 | 182,200 | 481,008 |
| Level 16 | 205,400 | 542,256 |
| Level 17 | 225,000 | 594,000 |
| Level 18 | 250,000 | 660,000 |
What factors does the fitment factor depend on?
Inflation and cost of living
CPI and CPI-IW data
Government’s financial position and budget
Limit on total salary expenditure
Comparison of salaries with the private sector
Industry salary surveys and market benchmarks
When will 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
The term of the 7th Pay Commission ends on December 31, 2025. Therefore, the new salary structure is likely to be implemented from January 1, 2026. However, it may take the government about two years to approve the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission. In that case, employees can also expect to receive arrears.
