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8th Pay Commission: Central Employees Salary May Hike To Rs 2,28,653
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News18•14-10-2026, 12:28
8th Pay Commission: Central Employees Salary May Hike To Rs 2,28,653
- •Gross salary for central government employees could see a massive 30.34 percent increase with the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission.
- •Basic pay for Level 5 and Stage 40 employees is estimated to rise from Rs 89,300 to Rs 1,71,456 due to the new fitment factor.
- •Net take-home salary is expected to increase by 25.03 percent, reaching Rs 1,79,536 after accounting for deductions like NPS and tax.
Key Questions Answered
Under current calculations, the 8th Pay Commission is tentatively considering a fitment factor of nearly 1.92, which will serve as the primary basis for restructuring and increasing employee salaries.
For central government employees in Pay Level 5 and Stage 40, calculations indicate that the gross salary could increase by 30.34%, rising from ₹1,75,430 to ₹2,28,653.
The 8th Central Pay Commission is holding official consultative meetings in Bengaluru on October 7 and 8, followed by additional sessions in Mumbai on October 22 and 23, 2026.
