Biggest Update on 8th Pay Commission: Basic Salary May Rise by 34%! Find Out When the Benefits Begin

By :  Tannu
Published On 2025-07-29 06:24 GMT   |   Update On 2025-07-29 06:24 GMT

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A major update has stirred excitement among lakhs of central government employees and pensioners, as new developments around the long-awaited 8th Pay Commission have come to light. A recent institutional report has sparked fresh hopes, shedding light on when the new pay commission might roll out and how significantly it could impact take-home salaries.

According to the report, the government is likely preparing to set up the 8th Pay Commission. It is expected to be officially constituted soon and could be implemented by the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. At present, the framework and terms for the commission are reportedly being finalized, though the official names of its chairperson and members are yet to be disclosed.

The most exciting revelation is the estimated salary hike. As per the analysis, the basic salary under the 8th Pay Commission may witness a jump of 30% to 34%. This means the minimum basic pay could rise from ₹18,000 to nearly ₹30,000. A fitment factor of around 1.8 is also being speculated, which could translate into a real increase of about 13% in monthly income for employees.

This revision won't just benefit individual employees; the economic ripple effect could be massive. Estimates suggest the implementation could cost the government an additional ₹2.4 to ₹3.2 lakh crore—roughly 0.6% to 0.8% of the GDP. But with greater purchasing power in employees’ hands, key sectors like automobiles and consumer goods are expected to receive a strong boost. The report further projects an increase in national savings and investments by up to ₹1 to ₹1.5 lakh crore.

The hike is set to benefit approximately 33 lakh central employees and a significant number of pensioners, with lower-grade staff, particularly Grade 'C' employees, expected to gain the most from this reform.

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