Big gift for retired government employees, how much pension will increase in 8th Pay Commission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved this pay commission yesterday. Through this, 49.18 lakh central government employees and another 64.89 lakh retired employees will benefit

Central government employees have been waiting for the eighth pay commission for a long time. This time the central government gave this good news before the budget. The Center has approved the 8th Pay Commission. There is a wave of happiness in the minds of central government employees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved this pay commission yesterday. Through this, 49.18 lakh central government employees and another 64.89 lakh retired employees will benefit. At the same time, some state governments like the Delhi government also agreed with the Central Pay Commission's decision. Through this, the pension of the retired employees of the central government will increase

According to the statements of various organizations of central government employees, the government has wanted to introduce this Eighth Pay Commission for the salary of government employees many times. When Finance Secretary TV Somanathan was asked about this during the budget presentation last year, he said that there is plenty of time to do this. Now that this commission has been approved, the committee will be formed soon.

Salary and Pension

There is controversy over how much the fitment factor will be when the 8th Pay Commission is introduced. Through this, the salary of central government employees will increase from 18 thousand taka to 34,560 taka. At the same time, the minimum pension for pensioners will be Rs. 17,280. DA and DR adjustment for pensioners will also be with this figure. Some reports say the fitment factor will be kept at 2.86.

It has been reported that this eighth pay commission may be launched from January 1, 2026. Earlier in 2016, the Seventh Pay Commission was launched under the Prime Ministership of Narendra Modi. Every 10 years a new pay commission is launched by the central government. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced this yesterday. But according to the information received so far, the increase or decrease in salary under the 8th Pay Commission will depend on the skill of the employee. Inflation can also be considered as a criterion for salary increase or decrease. The skills of the workers can be put forward, which in government terms is called the 'fitness factor'