By IndiaHub 
The impact of the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations on salaries and pensions would normally be expected from January 1, 2026. The next two years will be important as the commission works on finalising its recommendations. Government employees can expect clearer updates on these changes by the end of 2025.
If approved on schedule, these changes will significantly improve the financial well-being of India’s central government employees and pensioners starting January 1, 2026.
Increase in salary in 8th Pay Commission
The exact percentage of the salary hike under the 8th Pay Commission is yet to be disclosed.
While it will be speculative at this stage to tell the exact hike in salary which central government employees will get, the recommendations of the past commissions can give us a broad idea about overall impact.
The most critical aspect of a pay commission is the fitment factor. It is the key multiplier used to determine the revised salaries and pensions, which will play a significant role in the hike.