The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to bring a 30-35% hike in salaries and pensions for over one crore central government employees and pensioners. With a proposed fitment factor between 1.83 and 2.46, the minimum basic pay could rise from INR 18,000 to around INR 46,000 per month. The new pay structure is likely to take effect from January 1, 2026.