Top 5 Latest 8th Pay Commission Updates
[10th October 2025] The government has announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2025. This increase raises the DA/DR to 58%, impacting the overall salary structure under the 8th Pay Commission.
Read more about the DA hike and its implications
[10th October 2025] Experts suggest that the 8th Pay Commission's fitment factor could range between 1.92 and 2.08, potentially increasing the minimum basic salary to approximately ₹34,560 to ₹37,440. This adjustment aims to align salaries with inflation and economic conditions.
Learn more about the projected salary adjustments
[10th October 2025] The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is anticipated to commence from January 1, 2026, with a retrospective effect from that date. However, the official notification and appointment of the commission's members are still pending, leading to uncertainty about the exact timeline.
Read about the expected implementation timeline
[10th October 2025] The central government is actively consulting with ministries and state governments regarding the 8th Pay Commission. Inputs from key stakeholders are being gathered to finalize the Terms of Reference (ToR) and appoint the commission's members, which is crucial for moving forward with the pay revisions.
Explore the latest updates on consultations
[10th October 2025] Employee unions are advocating for a higher fitment factor, seeking a multiplier closer to or above 2.5 to effectively offset inflation. They are also pushing for the merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay and a fair revision of allowances to reflect current economic conditions.
Understand the unions' demands and their rationale
[10th October 2025] Compare your current salary under the 7th Pay Commission with the projected figures of the 8th Pay Commission using this tool, which helps in understanding the potential changes.
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