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The government has announced the implementation timeline for the 8th Pay Commission. The new pay scales will be effective from January 1, 2026.
Read More →The fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission has been finalized at 2.86, resulting in significant salary increases across all levels.
Read More →Updated allowances including HRA, DA, and TA have been announced with enhanced rates for all categories of employees.
Read More →The 8th Pay Commission is the latest revision in the salary structure for central government employees in India. It aims to address inflation, improve living standards, and ensure fair compensation for government servants.
All civilian employees under central government ministries and departments
Armed forces personnel including Army, Navy, and Air Force
Retired government employees receiving pension benefits
All employees under Indian Railways
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026, with arrears paid from the effective date.
The fitment factor is 2.86, which means basic pay will be multiplied by 2.86 to arrive at the new basic pay.
On average, employees can expect a 25-30% increase in their total salary package including allowances.