The expectation is that the 8th Pay Commission will see a phenomenal alteration in the salary of central government employees. However, the speculation of fixing basic pay at level ₹51,480 with consideration to two other options continues due discussions. There is no prediction, and experts assumed that perhaps the government would implement a change of this structure to many people.
Basic Pay Proposed Under The 8th Pay Commission
The following are three possible directions concerning the remuneration structure under the 8th Pay Commission:
- Basic salary: ₹51,480 (Most Prominent Deliberated Probability)
- Basic salary: ₹46,260 (Highest Increased Scenario)
- Basic Salary: ₹54,000 (Higher Revision Possibility)
Currently, the minimum basic salary under the 7th Pay Commission is ₹18,000, as the last minimum calculation was under a fitment factor of 2.57. This means that under the fitment factor of 3.68 or more in the 8th PCP, the basic salary could be increased to ₹51,480 or even beyond that.
What Changes Are Expected Under 8th Pay Commission?
- Increased Fitment Factor: The government may actually increase the fitment factor from 2.57 to 3.68 or even 4.00, which will feel right directly in salary improvements.
- Good DA & HRA: More basic salary means the addition of Dearness Allowances (DA) and House Rent Allowances (HRA) with other benefits.
- Better Redisended pension: Also, retired government staff would derive benefits for the higher pension amounts associated with the new revised pay scale.
From When Will This 8th Pay Commission Become Applicable?
The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016 but is usually set to be constituted every ten years. By this existing calendar set by the government in power, the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be announced by 2026. However, extrapolation says that the government may draw early on the implementation of the commission when the situation warrants meeting relevant needs.
Conclusion
It is said that the 8th Pay Commission is working with regard to huge salary increase of the central government employee. The most talked about figure is ₹51,480, but ₹46,260 or even ₹54,000+ might also be possibilities. The decision would thus depend on government go-ahead and economic conditions. Employees are waiting for government notification, which may be closer than expected implementation time.
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