8th Pay Commission Latest News 2025
New Delhi, September 2025: Central Government employees and pensioners are eagerly waiting for updates on the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC). With the 7th Pay Commission nearing its 10-year completion, discussions around salary hike, fitment factor, DA merger and implementation date are gaining momentum.
What is the 8th Pay Commission?
The Pay Commission is set up every 10 years by the Government of India to review and revise the salary structure of central government employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be constituted soon, with recommendations likely to be implemented around January 2026.
Expected Salary Hike under 8th CPC
Experts believe the fitment factor, which was 2.57x in the 7th CPC, may be revised to 3.0x or above in the 8th CPC. This would mean a salary hike of 25% to 30% for central government employees.
Dearness Allowance (DA) Merger
Currently, DA is revised twice a year based on inflation. Before the implementation of the 8th CPC, the accumulated DA is expected to be merged into the basic pay, providing a further boost to employee salaries.
Implementation Timeline
- 8th CPC Committee formation – Expected in late 2025
- Report submission – Mid 2026
- Implementation – Likely from 1st January 2026
Impact on Employees & Pensioners
The revision will benefit more than 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. Along with salary hikes, allowances, pensions and other benefits will also be revised.
Latest Government Updates
While no official notification has been issued yet, media reports suggest that discussions are ongoing within the finance ministry. The Union Budget 2026 is expected to bring clarity on the matter.
FAQs on 8th Pay Commission
Q. When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
Ans: Most likely from January 2026.
Q. What will be the new fitment factor?
Ans: Expected to be around 3.0x, leading to a 25-30% hike.
Q. Who will benefit from the 8th CPC?
Ans: All central government employees and pensioners.
The point about DA merger before the 8th CPC implementation is really interesting, since it could give employees an immediate boost even before the new pay scales are rolled out. It’ll also be worth watching how the fitment factor is finalized—whether it stays close to 3.0x or goes higher could make a big difference for both employees and pensioners.