7th Pay Commission Ends: Salaries Up 55% in 10 Years, 8th PC Demands Rise

• The 7th Pay Commission's 10-year tenure concludes on December 31, 2025, marking the end of a significant salary system for central government employees.
• Key changes included fixing the Fitment Factor at 2.57 and replacing the old Grade Pay system with a clear Pay Matrix.
• Level-1 employee salaries increased from approximately Rs 22,000 (6th PC end) to Rs 34,000 (7th PC end), an overall 55% hike in 10 years.
• Despite the total salary increase, the minimum Basic Pay of Rs 18,000 has remained unchanged since 2016, with hikes primarily from DA.
• Employee organizations now demand a higher Fitment Factor, increased minimum wage, and substantial Basic Pay revision from the 8th Pay Commission.

Why It Matters: 7th Pay Commission ends with 55% salary hike, but employees seek higher Basic Pay from 8th PC.