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  8th Pay Commission: Rs 69,000 basic salary to 6% annual increment, check key recommendations

  April 16, 2026 9:01 IST

  8th Pay Commission: The most important demands include the reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), especially for employees who joined after 2004.

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  DA hike likely to be announced soon, here's how much government employees can expect - Check details

  April 02, 2026 15:33 IST

  This DA increase will benefit approximately 4.9 million central government employees and approximately 6.8 million pensioners. This relief is considered crucial for them amid rising inflation.

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  8th Pay Commission to take effect from January 1: Key details on salary hike, pension

  December 31, 2025 17:01 IST

  When it comes to the fitment factor, the 8th Pay Commission will take into consideration several factors, which also include inflation.

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  8th Pay Commission: Finance Ministry breaks silence on implementation date - Details here

  December 09, 2025 12:56 IST

  8th Pay Commission: The 8th Pay Commission has been constituted, with its Terms of Reference (ToR) already issued by the Ministry of Finance on November 3, 2025.

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  8th Pay Commission big update: Centre puts DA rumours to rest, here's all you need to know

  December 02, 2025 11:24 IST

  8th Pay Commission big update: In recent times, some employee unions have requested the Centre to consider merging 50 per cent of the DA with basic pay.

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  8th Pay Commission: Will DA, HRA be stopped? Here's what government said

  November 21, 2025 13:47 IST

  8th Pay Commission: The final report of the 8th Pay Commission is likely to see the light of day in approximately 18 months.

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  8th Pay Commission: When will it be implemented? Timeline of when past pay hikes kicked in

  September 30, 2025 13:18 IST

  8th Pay Commission: As per the previous commission, it generally takes two to three years for its implementation from the time gets constituted.

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  8th Pay Commission: Here's all the latest updates that government employees must know - Details

  September 19, 2025 13:49 IST

  The declaration of the 8th Pay Commission, along with a possible hike in dearness allowance, would come as major relief for government staff and retirees.

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  Are bank employees eligible for the 8th Pay Commission? Check details

  August 24, 2025 7:31 IST

  Earlier in January, the government gave its nod for setting up the 8th Pay Commission aimed at revising the salaries of almost 50 lakh central government employees.

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  8th Pay Commission likely to hike pay by up to 34%: Report

  July 11, 2025 17:14 IST

  8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor is a crucial aspect of deciding the new salaries according to the new pay scale. Previously, the 7th Pay Commission made use of a factor of 2.57.

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  8th Pay Commission: Check expected fitment factor and how it will impact salary of govt employees

  Business | May 22, 2025 16:31 IST

  8th Pay Commission: For the uninitiated, the minimum basic salary under the 7th Pay Commission increased from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000. This was because of the fitment factor of 2.57.

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  8th Pay Commission: How much will government employees' salaries increase? Here's the formula

  February 04, 2025 14:54 IST

  The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring substantial salary and pension hikes for over 1 crore government employees. Find out how the Aykroyd Formula will affect the new pay structure, with salaries potentially rising to Rs 51,480 for employees and pensions increasing to Rs 25,740.

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  8th Pay Commission announced: How much DA hike, HRA govt employees can expect, all you need to know

  Business | January 17, 2025 14:47 IST

  8th Pay Commission: The new commission is expected to suggest an increase in the salary of the Central government employees between 25% and 35% with better allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA. Apart from this, the retirement benefits for pensioners could also be enhanced by up to 30%.

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  8th Pay Commission: What to expect for central government employees? FAQs

  January 16, 2025 18:51 IST

  The 8th Pay Commission, effective January 1, 2026, proposes a 34.1 per cent pay hike for central government employees, with a fitment factor of 2.28 and a minimum wage increase to Rs 41,000. Know about key changes, challenges, and recommendations here.

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  PM Modi gives nod to 8th Pay Commission, recommendations likely to be implemented from 2026

  Business | January 16, 2025 18:09 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The decision marks a significant step toward revising salary structures and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.

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  Budget 2025: Will govt announce 8th pay commission? What govt employees must know

  Budget | January 07, 2025 15:58 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. The pre-budget consultations, which started on December 6, have concluded. The central government employees and pensioners are hence waiting for the announcement of the commission.

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  Form 8th Pay Commission, address our concerns: Central govt employees urge PM Modi in fresh letter

  Business | December 16, 2024 17:39 IST

  8th pay commission: The confederation in the fresh letter said that central government employees’ wages were last revised in 2016 and the percentage of DA entitlement crossed over 53%.

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  8th Pay Commission: Govt employees urge PM Modi for early pay revision, read their full letter

  Business | December 12, 2024 16:34 IST

  8th Pay Commission: In the letter to PM Modi, the confederation said that during the past nine years, the erosion of the real value of wages has become enormous, especially after Covid-19 and the depreciation of money value has come down very much.

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  8th Pay Commission and Unified Pension Scheme 2025: What do you need to know? Details

  November 20, 2024 16:57 IST

  The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) launches in 2025, offering guaranteed lifetime pensions for government employees. Know how the 8th Pay Commission’s fitment factor may impact salaries and pensions, including expected increases and eligibility criteria.

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  8th Pay Commission: Check expected salary, pension revisions, implementation date, and key details

  Budget | September 03, 2024 12:23 IST

  The 8th Pay Commission is a proposed initiative aimed at revising the salaries, allowances, and pension benefits for employees of the central government. However, the commission has not yet been officially established for it.