8th Pay Commission Salary Hike 2026: The 7th Pay Commission is ending on December 31, 2025. Central government employees may receive a significant gift from January 1st. The exact amount of the salary increase for central government employees will be known when the 8th Pay Commission submits its report. However, the increase will depend on the fitment factor.

A pay commission is constituted every 10 years, giving many employees and pensioners the opportunity for a substantial increase in their basic salary. In the Sixth Pay Commission, the basic salary increased by 1.92 times due to a 1.92 fitment factor, while in the Seventh Pay Commission, the increase was 2.57 times after a 2.57 fitment factor.

Government of India employees are divided into 18 levels. Level 1 includes Group D employees, and Level 18 is the highest level, which includes the Cabinet Secretary. There are 16 groups between levels 1 and 18. All these groups fall under categories A, B, C, and D. Let's find out how much the salary will increase in the 8th Pay Commission based on different fitment factors.

What will be the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission?
We will look at the potential salary increase for central government employees in levels 1-18 with fitment factors of 1.92, 2.15, or 2.57. Before that, let's understand how the fitment factor is determined.

Regarding the fitment factor, Ramachandran Krishnamurthy, Director of Payroll Services at Nexdigm, says that the fitment factor is usually determined by the employer, pay commission, or compensation committee based on several economic and organizational factors.

According to Manjeet Singh Patel, National President of the All India NPS Employees Federation, the potential fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission could be 2.13. This fitment factor includes the current 58% dearness allowance, potential increase in DA until the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are implemented, annual increment, and the number of family units (at 3.6).

8th Pay Commission Salary Hike 2026: How much will the salary increase for employees from Level 1 to 18?
Regarding the basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission, the basic pay is as follows:

Grade Level    7th Pay Commission Basic Pay
Level 1    ₹18,000
Level 2    ₹19,900
Level 3    ₹21,700
Level 4    ₹25,500
Level 5    ₹29,200
Level 6    ₹35,400
Level 7    ₹44,900
Level 8    ₹47,600
Level 9    ₹53,100
Level 10    ₹56,100
Level 11    ₹67,700
Level 12    ₹78,800
Level 13    ₹118,500
Level 13    ₹131,100
Level 14    ₹144,200
Level 15    ₹182,200
Level 16    ₹205,400
Level 17    ₹225,000
Level 18    ₹250,000

How much will the salary increase if the fitment factor is 1.92?
Grade Level    Basic Pay (Fitment Factor 1.92)    How much will the salary increase? (In Rupees)
Level 1    34560    16,560.00
Level 2    38208    18,308.00
Level 3    41664    19,964.00
Level 4    48960    23,460.00
Level 5    56064    26,864.00
Level 6    67968    32,568.00
Level 7    86208    41,308.00
Level 8    91392    43,792.00
Level 9    101952    48,852.00
Level 10    107712    51,612.00
Level 11    129984    62,284.00
Level 12    151296    72,496.00
Level 13    227520    109,020.00
Level 13    251712    120,612.00
Level 14    276864    132,664.00
Level 15    349824    167,624.00
Level 16    394368    188,968.00
Level 17    432000    207,000.00
Level 18    480000    230,000.00

How much will the salary increase if the fitment factor is 2.15?
Grade Level    Basic Pay (Fitment Factor 2.15)    How much will the salary increase? (In Rupees)
Level 1 38700 20,700.00
Level 2 42785 22,885.00
Level 3 46655 24,955.00
Level 4 54825 29,325.00
Level 5 62780 33,580.00
Level 6 76110 40,710.00
Level 7 96535 51,635.00
Level 8 102340 54,740.00
Level 9 114165 61,065.00
Level 10 120615 64,515.00
Level 11 145555 77,855.00
Level 12 169420 90,620.00
Level 13 254775 136,275.00
Level 13 281865 150,765.00
Level 14 310030 165,830.00
Level 15 391730 209,530.00
Level 16 441610 236,210.00
Level 17 483750 258,750.00
Level 18 537500 287,500.00

How much will the salary increase if the fitment factor is 2.57?
Grade Level Basic Pay (Fitment Factor 2.57) How much will the salary increase? (In Rupees)
Level 1    46260    28,260.00
Level 2    51143    31,243.00
Level 3    55769    34,069.00
Level 4    65535    40,035.00
Level 5    75044    45,844.00
Level 6    90978    55,578.00
Level 7    115393    70,493.00
Level 8    122332    74,732.00
Level 9    136467    83,367.00
Level 10    144177    88,077.00
Level 11    173989    106,289.00
Level 12    202516    123,716.00
Level 13    304545    186,045.00
Level 13    336927    205,827.00
Level 14    370594    226,394.00
Level 15    468254    286,054.00
Level 16    527878    322,478.00
Level 17    578250    353,250.00
Level 18    642500    392,500.00

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