8th pay commission

The 8th Pay Commission in India, expected to revise salaries and pensions for central

government employees, has not yet been formally established. While the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations (implemented in 2016) remain in effect, there are discussions about the next revision cycle, typically due every 10 years. The government has clarified in recent statements that there are no immediate plans to set up the 8th Pay Commission, though discussions with trade unions are ongoing.

There is speculation about significant salary increases if the 8th Pay Commission is implemented. Reports suggest a possible increase in the fitment factor to 2.86, which could lead to a 186% hike in basic pay, raising the minimum salary from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480. However, there is also a possibility that future salary revisions may move away from the traditional commission-based approach, instead linking adjustments to inflation and employee performance.