8th Pay Commission: Central Employees to See Massive Salary Hike, HRA, TA, DA Merged

• The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring a new pay scale and significant salary increases for central government employees.
• Discussions are ongoing regarding the fitment factor, with demands for 3.68 times, though experts predict around 1.92 times.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) is projected to reach 61% by January 2026, potentially merging with basic salary.
• If DA merges, the basic salary could rise from ₹18,000 to ₹28,980 with a 1.92 fitment factor, or ₹34,560 if 61% DA is merged.
• HRA and TA will also be revised, with HRA up to 27% (₹9,331) in X category cities, leading to a net salary of approximately ₹41,535 for Level 1.