8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: If you are a central government employee, then this change can change your entire budget and income structure. Therefore, it is important for you to understand that the new pay commission is not just a salary revision, but a big change related to your financial planning.
There is great news for government employees and pensioners. Earlier this year, the central government gave the green signal to the 8th Pay Commission, which can be implemented from January 1, 2026. This will bring a big change in the salary and pension of more than 1 crore central government employees and pensioners of the country.
How much will the salary and pension increase due to the 8th Pay Commission?
A huge increase in the salary and pension of government employees is expected from the 8th Pay Commission. In such a situation, government employees and pensioners want to know how much their salary and pension will increase. Let us know what changes are going to happen for government employees in the new pay commission. Along with this, we will also know why these changes are being considered special for central employees and pensioners.
Huge increase in basic salary and pension
The most important thing in this commission is regarding the Fitment Factor, with the help of which the new basic salary and pension (Salary and Pension Hike) are decided.
In the 7th Pay Commission, this factor was 2.57, but now it can be increased to 2.86. If this happens, the minimum basic salary of Rs 18,000 can increase to about Rs 51,480. At the same time, the pension can increase from Rs 9,000 to about Rs 25,740. In this way, a bumper increase can be seen in the salary and pension of government employees.
How much will the salary increase at different levels?
How much salary can be received at different pay levels in the 8th Pay Commission. Let’s understand in simple language:
- Level 3 (Grade Pay 2000): Basic salary around Rs 57,456, total salary Rs 74,845, in-hand salary after deductions around Rs 68,849
- Level 6 (Grade Pay 4200): Basic salary around Rs 93,708, Total salary Rs 1,19,798, Inhand salary around Rs 1,09,977
- Level 9 (Grade Pay 5400): Basic salary Rs 1,40,220, total salary Rs 1,81,073, in-hand around Rs 1,66,401
- Level 11 (Grade Pay 6600): Basic Rs 1,84,452, Total Salary Rs 2,35,920, Inhand Salary around Rs 2,16,825
There will be a change in allowance as well
Along with the increase in basic salary, allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA) will also increase. This will depend on the location in which the employee is posted and how much he travels. For this reason, the total salary of two employees of the same grade can be different.
How much will the contribution increase in NPS and CGHS?
Currently, employees contribute 10% of their basic salary and DA in the National Pension System (NPS), while the government contributes 14%. With the increase in basic salary, this contribution will also increase.
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) fees are also linked to the salary slab. In such a situation, with the increase in the basic salary, the monthly deduction of CGHS can also increase.
Why is this change special?
The 8th Pay Commission will not only increase the salary, but will also have an impact on all the expenses, facilities and financial planning of the employees. Especially in matters like retirement planning, home loan EMI, tax saving and insurance, this increased salary can give new relief to the people.
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