As anticipation builds around the 8th Pay Commission, reports indicate a potential salary increase of 186% for central government employees. If the proposed fitment factor of 2.86 is approved, the minimum salary could rise significantly to Rs 51,480 from the current Rs 18,000, affecting millions across the nation.
As the central government employees await the official word regarding the 8th Pay Commission, emerging reports hint at an extraordinary 186% rise in the minimum salary for these workers. Currently, the minimum basic remuneration stands at Rs 18,000 each month under the 7th Pay Commission, which marked an increase from Rs 7,000 under the 6th Pay Commission. Should the government endorse a fitment factor of 2.86—it being 29 basis points higher than the 2.57 set by the last commission—the minimum monthly salary could skyrocket to Rs 51,480, according to calculations featured in a report by Financial Express.
In addition to salary hikes, a modification in the fitment factor would also positively impact pensions distributed to government employees. With the anticipated approval of the 2.86 factor, pensions could be expected to increase by a similar margin of 186%, elevating them from Rs 9,000 to approximately Rs 25,740. This rise would enhance financial stability and security for many retirees relying on such pensions.
Although no definitive date has been shared regarding when the 8th Pay Commission will be established, it is widely believed that an official announcement may occur during the upcoming Budget for 2025-26. In fact, similar demands were already made during the preceding Budget session for 2024-25, with employee unions proactively reaching out to the Cabinet Secretary and finance ministry to voice their concerns and requests for salary revisions.
Clarification regarding the formation of the 8th Pay Commission is expected to follow the next meeting of the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), which is the authoritative body representing employee grievances. This meeting was initially scheduled for earlier this month but has since been postponed until December, further delaying the resolution of employee salary expectations.
The NC-JCM had also presented a memorandum in July 2024, urging prompt establishment of the Commission to address the long-standing demands of government employees. Another appeal was lodged in August 2024, reiterating the necessity for immediate action.
Historically, the 7th Pay Commission, which significantly boosted government employees' remuneration, was formed back in February 2014, with implementation commencing on January 1, 2016. Its pivotal recommendations included increasing the minimum basic pay to Rs 18,000, revising the overall pay structure, and initiating a health insurance program for employees and retirees while updating pension calculations for those who retired prior to the introduction of the 7th Pay Commission.
Typically, pay commissions are established after every ten years, although there is no legal mandate compelling this practice. Currently, over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners stand to benefit from any forthcoming adjustments or enhancements in the pay structure, making the outcome of the 8th Pay Commission an area of keen interest for many across India.
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