The 7th Pay Commission ends on 31st December 2025, and the 8th Pay Commission is expected to roll in soon after. And if the government approves the proposed fitment factor of 1.92 or 2.28, your pension could see a significant boost.
So what does that really mean? It means more money in your hands every month. For many pensioners—especially those in lower pay grades—this could be the financial relief you’ve been waiting for.
How Will the Pension Be Calculated Under the 8th Pay Commission?
Let’s take a quick look back. Under the 7th Pay Commission, pensions were calculated using a 2.57 fitment factor. That means your previous basic pension was multiplied by 2.57 to get your new one.
For the 8th Pay Commission, the fitment factor could be between 1.92 and 2.28—a little less than the last time, but still a major improvement from your current pension.
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Here’s a simple breakdown of how it could work:
| Pay Grade | Current Pension | Pension @1.92 Factor | Pension @2.28 Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 (Level 3) | ₹13,000 | ₹24,960 | ₹27,040 |
| ₹16,000 | ₹30,720 | ₹33,280 | |
| 2800 (Level 4) | ₹15,700 | ₹30,140 | ₹32,656 |
| ₹20,800 | ₹39,936 | ₹43,264 | |
| 4200 (Level 6) | ₹28,450 | ₹54,624 | ₹59,176 |
| ₹31,100 | ₹59,712 | ₹64,688 | |
| 4800 (Level 8) | ₹32,050 | ₹61,536 | ₹66,664 |
| ₹37,150 | ₹71,328 | ₹77,272 |
That’s a big difference, especially when you’re living on a fixed income.
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Actually Kick In?
Here’s the deal—it won’t be instant.
The official recommendations from the 8th Pay Commission are expected after December 2025, but actual implementation may happen in 2026 or later.
The process involves:
- Creating a detailed report with inputs from various employee groups and departments
- Cabinet review and approval
- Then finally, rollout
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 8th Pay Commission confirmed?
No, not yet. But it’s highly likely to come into effect after the 7th Pay Commission ends in December 2025.
Will the pension increase for everyone?
Yes, but the amount depends on your current pay grade and the final fitment factor the government approves (likely between 1.92 to 2.28).
What if the fitment factor is higher than 2.28?
That would be even better. Some organisations are suggesting up to 3.86, but that’s very optimistic. Right now, 1.92 and 2.28 are the most talked-about.
Do I need to apply for the pension increase?
No. Like previous pay commissions, the pension revisions will be automatically applied once approved.
Fitment Factor should be above 3.0 because next payy revision will take place after a long time i.e., in 10-12 years . Further Rule of 20 percent increase in pension after 80 years of age is also meaning less .Modi Govt must see the welfare of the Central Govt employees and pensioners.
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Now the minimum pension is 9000 where as higher officers pension is in Lakhs . What a great difference in pension ? FMA is also very less which is not at all sufficient to present medical expenses. In last 10 years total DA not crossed 55 percent . What a shameful thing .
What will be the DA
Why this un necessary predictions?
My grade pay was ₹5400 at the time of retirement. How much fitment factor will be applicable?
What about the status of existing DA in the 8thcpc?
Whether it will be added after multiplying the fitment factor into basic pay/pension?
Your comparison table above is misleading. If you add DA, the actual enhancement of pension will be negligible. Pl know the subject fully before writing any article
లాస్ట్ పే కమీషన్ లో 2.57 ఫిట్మెమెంట్ ఇచ్చారు కదా, ఇప్పుడు కూడా అంతకు తక్కువ కాకుండా ఇస్తే పెన్షనర్స్ 65 లక్షలాంది సంతోషజిస్తారు, మోడీజి govt. ను ఆశీర్వదిస్తారు. జై 🙏sriram 🙏❤️❤️
Has old pensioners get the benefits of 8th pay commission.
These are bullshits and rumours particularly when the Government is yet to appoint Chairman and Members as well as deciding and approving terms and conditions of 8th CPC
Sir,
Without announcement of members of 8th pay commission that how every e paper news channels or someone else telling you will get this amount of salaries in 8th pay commission.
Really it is so volunarable that central government employees are misguided with these mews. Last time DA given 2 percent but it was so much more talked.
God only save employees and retired employees of central government.
There should be a equality in pension. Some one is getting two lac and other is twenty thousand only. This differance is too much. This may be equalised. According to there life style. Higher pension shoul not be increased and lesser must be increased. To bring socialism this must be done
What bogus type news are shown about pension daily.Does it worth? Why do unnecessarily start story of increased pension and 8th pay salary? Don’t you have better news? Don’t serve those news which is not finalised as become time waist.
How will you know the report unless the commission is constituted and held a single meeting???
These are only guessing and speculation media is making and fooling the public.
I needed the Gazette notification of the New Increased Pension and I will get Pension with arrears and I ritered from Private Limited Company In Gujarat also ritered teachers also get said pension and if we have crossed 60 yrs also. Waiting for your best positive response. Thanks