More than crores of government employees and people receiving pension are eagerly waiting for the 8th Pay Commission. This commission will replace the currently implemented 7th Pay Commission. The formation of the 8th Pay Commission was announced in January 2025, but the government has not yet appointed the panel. However, in the meantime, the issue of the possibility of merging DA (dearness allowance) to government employees and pensioners in the original salary has become a matter of discussion.
DA increased, 55%
In the last few days, the government had decided to increase 2% DA, after which DA has now increased to 55%. This increase is important for government employees, as this is making a direct increase in their salary.
You will be happy to know that before the fitment factor came into force under the previous pay commission, the original salary was merged into the DA. This led to good salary to employees. It is expected that the same method can be adopted in the 8th Pay Commission. However, according to media reports, if the basic salary is merged into the DA and then the fitment factor is implemented, it can be reduced.
What will be the effect of mixing DA in basic salary?
In today’s time, the minimum basic salary of government employees working on Level 1 under the 7th Pay Commission is Rs 18,000. Now, if 55% DA is added to this basic salary, it increases to Rs 27,900. If the government merges this DA in the original salary, then the fitment factor can be applied to Rs 27,900 according to the first, which can be a huge increase for employees.
For example, if the government does so, there may be a bumper increase in the salary of Level 1 employees. In addition, if the fitment factor is fixed at 2.57, then the salary of the employees can reach Rs 71,703. At the same time, if the fitment factor is increased to 2.86, the salary can increase further to Rs 79,794.
Fitment Factor of 8th Pay Commission
According to media reports, the 8th Pay Commission can suggest between 1.92 and 2.86 for the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission. If the government fixes this fitment factor at 2.57, then it can get a salary of Rs 71,703. Whereas if the fitment factor is 2.86, the salary can be up to Rs 79,794.
This change can be a major relief for government employees, as it can increase their salary significantly.
Impact of 8th Pay Commission
After the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, there may be a tremendous change in the salary of the employees. If the government adds the DA to the original salary and then the fitment increases the factor, then the government employees can get a huge benefit.
In addition, if the government implements this new system, pensioners can also get its benefits, which can also increase their pension. However, it is yet to be fully decided, but its discussion is going on continuously.
conclusion
Under the 8th Pay Commission, expectations are increasing regarding the possibility of increasing salary for employees. The government’s decision can improve the salary of employees by merging the DA into the basic salary and increasing the fitment factor. However, the government has not yet officially implemented it, but if it happens, it may be a good news for the employees.
