8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Hike Expected for Central Govt Employees – Check New Pay Scales

In a major development for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission, which will propose salary and pension revisions. The new pay structure is expected to come into effect next year, replacing the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations that have been in place since 2016.

The salary revision will be based on the ‘fitment factor’, a multiplier applied to the basic pay. Reports suggest the 8th Pay Commission may introduce a fitment factor of 2.86, leading to significant salary hikes across different job levels. Here’s a look at the expected new salaries for various government positions:

Peons, Attendants, and Support Staff

Current Basic Pay: ₹18,000

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹51,480

Increase: ₹33,480

Lower Division Clerks (responsible for clerical duties)

Current Basic Pay: ₹19,900

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹56,914

Increase: ₹37,014

Constables & Skilled Staff (police and public services)

Current Basic Pay: ₹21,700

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹62,062

Increase: ₹40,362

Grade D Stenographers & Junior Clerks

Current Basic Pay: ₹25,500

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹72,930

Increase: ₹47,430

Senior Clerks & Higher Technical Staff

Current Basic Pay: ₹29,200

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹83,512

Increase: ₹54,312

Inspectors & Sub-Inspectors

Current Basic Pay: ₹35,400

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,01,244

Increase: ₹65,844

Superintendents, Section Officers & Assistant Engineers

Current Basic Pay: ₹44,900

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,28,414

Increase: ₹83,514

Senior Section Officers & Assistant Audit Officers

Current Basic Pay: ₹47,600

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,36,136

Increase: ₹88,536

Deputy Superintendents of Police & Accounts Officers

Current Basic Pay: ₹53,100

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,51,866

Increase: ₹98,766

Group A Officers (Entry-level Civil Services Officers)

Current Basic Pay: ₹56,100

Expected New Basic Pay: ₹1,60,446

Increase: ₹1,04,346

If implemented as expected, the 8th Pay Commission will bring one of the biggest salary hikes for central government employees, significantly improving their financial well-being. The final decision on pay revisions is expected soon, bringing clarity to millions of government workers across India.

News Source : “Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.”