There is good news for central government pensioners. The 7th Pay Commission period ends on 31 December 2025, and the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented after that.
If the government approves a fitment factor of 1.92 or 2.28, there will be a noticeable hike in pensions.
This will especially benefit pensioners who retired under older pay grades. However, a final decision will come from the central government, and pensioners will have to wait for official approval.
How Is New Pension Calculated?
In the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57. This meant the basic pension from the 6th Pay Commission was multiplied by 2.57 to get the new amount.
Similarly, the 8th Pay Commission will use a fitment factor to revise pensions.
Different employee bodies have suggested a factor ranging from 1.92 to 3.86, but most likely, the increase will be based on 1.92 or 2.28.
Current Pension as per 7th Pay Commission
Minimum Pension: ₹9,000
Maximum Pension: ₹1,25,000
Minimum Basic Salary: ₹18,000
Maximum Basic Salary: ₹2,50,000
Estimated Pension Increase According to Pay Grades
The estimates below are based on current pension amounts and projected fitment factors.
Pay Grade 2000 (Level 3)
Current Pension: ₹13,000
At 1.92 factor: ₹24,960
At 2.28 factor: ₹27,040
Current Pension: ₹16,000
At 1.92 factor: ₹30,720
At 2.28 factor: ₹33,280
Pay Grade 2800
Level 4 – Current Pension: ₹15,700
At 1.92 factor: ₹30,140
At 2.28 factor: ₹32,656
Level 5 – Current Pension: ₹20,800
At 1.92 factor: ₹39,936
At 2.28 factor: ₹43,264
Pay Grade 4200 (Level 6)
Current Pension: ₹28,450
At 1.92 factor: ₹54,624
At 2.28 factor: ₹59,176
Current Pension: ₹31,100
At 1.92 factor: ₹59,712
At 2.28 factor: ₹64,688
Pay Grade 4800 (Level 8)
Current Pension: ₹32,050
At 1.92 factor: ₹61,536
At 2.28 factor: ₹66,664
Current Pension: ₹37,150
At 1.92 factor: ₹71,328
At 2.28 factor: ₹77,272
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?
The recommendations for the 8th Pay Commission are expected after December 2025. However, its implementation could take until 2026 or later.
Before that, a detailed report will be created after discussions with central government employee associations and related departments. The final approval will come from the Union Cabinet.
