It is getting hot as people await the 8th Pay Commission. With June 2025, there are new updates, and central government workers and pensioners hope that a significant increase in salary will come. Will there be a bumper hike through the new pay scale? This is all the information you want to know.
Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented in 2025?
Formation of the 8th Pay Commission is yet to be officially declared by the Central Government. Nevertheless, loud demands of employee unions and inflation indicate that new pay revision is about to come. Once passed, the commission might propose its recommendations at the middle of the year 2026, most likely in 2027.
Expected Salary Hike and Fitment Factor
Indications are that the 8th Pay Commission might propose between 3.5x to 4x in basic pay increase against the 7th CPC. The existing fitment factor (2.57) may be increased to 3.00 or more which implies a minimum salary of 26,000 (from 18,000 as per the 7th CPC).
Latest Updates on DA and Pension Revisions
Employees are still given increment in Dearness Allowance (DA) as they wait to get the 8 th CPC. PA is currently at 50% by June 2025 and it is likely to go up in July. The desk revision will as well benefit the pensioners upon implementation.
Key Demands from Employee Unions
- Salary raise to minimum of 26000 rupees
- Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS)
- Increased HRA and traveling expenditure
- The cut in tax brackets of the middle sector working population
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Announced?
In the event that the government appoints the commission in 2025, it would take 18-24 months only. The implementation can come in as early as 2027 along with the next general elections.
What Should Employees Do Now?
Until official announcements are made, employees should:
- Track DA revisions (next hike expected in July 2025)
- Follow union negotiations for updates
- Plan finances based on possible increases
Final Thoughts
As the 8th Pay Commission is under debate, there are indications that the salary revision will be huge in the years to come. On its completion, central employees would experience increases of between 30-40 percent of the approved salary and this will be one of the largest pay change in decades.
Also Read: PPF Withdrawal Rules 2025: Partial, Premature, and Full Withdrawal Rules