8th CPC: Can L8 employees get Rs 1.52L/m gross pay?
The 8th Pay Commission is set to meet on October 22-23, 2026, to discuss salary revisions for central government employees, pensioners, and other stakeholders. During previous pay commission meetings, the difference between basic and gross salary hikes was primarily due to the prevailing dearness allowance (DA) rate. For instance, during the last two pay commissions, the DA rate was significantly higher than the fitment factor, resulting in a lower gross salary hike despite a higher fitment factor.
The 8th Pay Commission's gross salary hike for a Level 8 employee could reach up to Rs 1.52 lakh per month, which translates to a potential 68% gross salary hike. However, this estimation depends on the final DA rate determined by the commission. If the DA rate is around 60% at the time of approval, the gross salary hike would be approximately 68%. Nonetheless, the exact gross pay hike will only be known once the commission reports its decision.
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