Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- The upcoming 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring a major revision in the salary structure of central government employees, with estimates suggesting a possible hike of up to 34% based on a fitment factor of 2.57.

The Government of India had formally set up the 8th Central Pay Commission on November 3, 2025, to review salaries, pensions and allowances of lakhs of employees and retirees. The panel was given a timeframe of 18 months to submit its recommendations.

According to statements made in Parliament by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, the commission will examine key aspects of pay structure, including allowances and pension benefits, before finalising its report.

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