In view of the rising inflation in the country and the difficulties faced by its employees, The Government of India is considering implementing the 8th Pay Commission.
Formation:- The Government of India constituted this commission on November 3,2025,and it is headed by former Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai.
Report And Timeline:- The Commission is required to submit its recommendations within 18 months, and the final report can be expected by May-June 2027.
Fitment factor and salary hike:- Based on prevailing speculation, the fitment factor is estimated to range between 2.28 and 2.86, which could lead to an increase of 30% to 34% in the basic salary of central government employees and in pension amounts.
Meetings And Memorandum:- The Commission is continuously seeking views from various employee associations and pensioners, and meetings regarding this are ongoing.