The 8th Pay Commission, also known as the 8th Central Pay Commission, is a commission set up by the Government of India to review and make recommendations regarding the salaries and pensions of government employees.
8th Pay Commission
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8th Pay Commission Pay Matrix
8th CPC Fitment Factor
8th CPC Minimum Pay
8th CPC Allowances
8th Pay Commission FAQs
Pay Commission History
8th Pay Commission
The 8th Pay Commission, also known as the 8th Central Pay Commission, is a commission set up by the government of India to review and make recommendations on the remuneration and benefits of government employees. The commission is typically set up every 10 years and its recommendations, once accepted by the government, are implemented across the country.
The 8th Pay Commission has a major impact on the government employees salary and pension. It is considered as a significant event for the government employees and pensioners as it leads to an increase in their salary and pension.
8th pay commission when will be release?
As of now there is no official announcement from the Indian Government regarding the formation of 8th Pay Commission. It’s worth noting that the Indian Government sets up a Pay Commission every 10 years approximately. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, so it is expected that the next Pay Commission, the 8th Pay Commission, will be set up around 2026. However, the exact timing of the formation of the 8th Pay Commission is not certain and it depends on various factors and could change over time.
It is expected that the 8th Pay Commission will review the current pay scales and make recommendations for salary and pension revisions for government employees. The commission is also expected to review the current pay structure and make recommendations for changes to bring it in line with the current economic scenario.
It is important to note that the recommendations of the Pay Commission are not binding on the government and the final decision on implementing the recommendations lies with the government.
Confederations request for Immediate Implementation of 8th CPC
Confederations are groups of organizations or unions that come together to represent a specific interest or cause. In the context of the 8th Pay Commission, a confederation may refer to a group of government employee unions or organizations that are advocating for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Such a confederation may be making demands or requests to the Indian government to establish and implement the 8th Pay Commission as soon as possible.
It’s worth noting that the Indian Government sets up a Pay Commission every 10 years approximately and the 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, so it is expected that the next Pay Commission, the 8th Pay Commission, will be set up around 2026. However, the exact timing of the formation of the 8th Pay Commission is not certain and it depends on various factors and could change over time.
It is expected that the confederation may make demands to the government to establish the 8th Pay Commission as soon as possible so that the government employees can benefit from the new pay scales and other benefits. The confederation may also request the government to consider their demands and recommendations while formulating the 8th Pay Commission.
8th Pay Commission Pay Matrix
The 7th Pay Matrix consists of 18 levels, with Level 1 corresponding to the lowest pay scale and Level 18 corresponding to the highest pay scale. Each level has a minimum and maximum pay range and also has an index (number) attached to it. The index is used to determine the pay of an employee based on their position in the Pay Matrix. The 8th Pay Commission Pay Matrix also includes provisions for performance-related pay, we will expected 8th Pay Matrix coming soon.
8th CPC Fitment Factor
The fitment factor is a multiplicative factor used to calculate the new pay scale for government employees under the 8th Pay Commission. The fitment factor is applied to the existing basic pay of an employee to determine their new pay scale under the Pay Matrix. The fitment factor recommended by the 7th Pay Commission is 2.57, which means that the new basic pay of an employee will be 2.57 times their existing basic pay.
The fitment factor is a key component of the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations and has a significant impact on the pay and salary of government employees. The use of a fitment factor allows for a consistent and equitable application of the new pay structure across all government employees, regardless of their existing pay scale.
| Pay Commission | Fitment Factor |
| 6th CPC (2006-08) | 1.86 |
| 7th CPC (2014-2016) | 2.57 |
| 8th CPC | ? |
8th CPC Minimum Pay
| Pay Commission | Minimum Pay |
| 1st CPC (1946-47) | Rs. 55 |
| 2nd CPC (1957-59) | Rs. 80 |
| 3rd CPC (1972-73) | Rs. 196 |
| 4th CPC (1983-86) | Rs.750 |
| 5th CPC (1994-97) | Rs.2550 |
| 6th CPC (2006-08) | Rs.7000 |
| 7th CPC (2014-2016) | Rs.18000 |
| 8th CPC | ? |
8th CPC Allowances
The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission for allowances are expected to have a significant impact on the pay and benefits of government employees. The increase in allowances such as HRA, TA and DA, for example, will help employees to cover the cost of living and other expenses, providing them with a higher overall compensation.
The increase in Special Allowance for Children Education and Special Allowance for Transport of Handicapped Dependents will also provide extra financial help to employees with children in education or with dependent family members with disabilities.
It’s important to note that the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations for allowances is subject to acceptance and implementation by the government. The government may make changes to the recommendations or may implement them in a phased manner.
Rajya Sabha FAQs on the 8th Central Pay Commission
In summary, the government is not currently considering not forming the 8th Central Pay Commission to revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Central Government employees and pensioners. The 7th CPC had recommended that the government should review these regularly instead of waiting for a new Pay Commission every 10 years. However, the Union Cabinet has not yet considered implementing this recommendation.
Read more:- Rajya Sabha FAQs
Pay Commission History
The 1st Pay Commission, which operated from 1947 to 1958, proposed pay scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 55 and a maximum salary of Rs. 2000. The compression ratio, or the ratio of the highest pay to the lowest pay, was 1:36.4 and there were 150-30 pay scales.
The 2nd Pay Commission, which operated from 1959 to 1972, proposed pay scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 80 and a maximum salary of Rs. 3000. The compression ratio was 1:37.5 and there were 500-140 pay scales.
The 3rd Pay Commission, which operated from 1973 to 1986, proposed pay scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 196 and a maximum salary of Rs. 3500. The compression ratio was 1:17.9 and there were 500-80 pay scales.
The 4th Pay Commission, which operated from 1987 to 1995, proposed pay scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 750 and a maximum salary of Rs. 8000. The compression ratio was 1:10.7 and there were 153-36 pay scales.
The 5th Pay Commission, which operated from 1996 to 2005, proposed Pay Scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 2550 and a maximum salary of Rs. 26000. The compression ratio was 1:10.2 and there were 51-34 pay scales.
The 6th Pay Commission, which operated from 2006 to 2015, proposed Pay Scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 7000 and a maximum salary of Rs. 80000. The compression ratio was 1:11.4 and there were 35-19 pay scales and a 15 grade pay structure.
The 7th Pay Commission, which operated from 2016 to 2025, proposed pay scales with a minimum salary of Rs. 18000 and a maximum salary of Rs. 250000. The compression ratio was not specified, and the Pay Matrix Table was a simple pay scale table with 18 stages and 540 out of 760 cells.
The 8th Central Pay Commission pay scales, expected to be established between 2026-2035, the expected minimum and maximum salary, compression ratio, and pay matrix is not yet known. The commission will conduct its analysis and make recommendations based on the economic stability and other factors.