8th Pay Commission Salary Hike, Fitment Factor Announced? Viral X Post on New Pay Structure Is Fake
A viral post has gone viral on social media, particularly X, formerly Twitter, claiming that the 8th Pay Commission has officially announced a new salary structure and fitment factor for central government employees. While the new pay structure has not been decided, the "effective date" of the 8th Pay Commission is set to be January 1, 2026.
Mumbai, December 30: A viral post has gone viral on social media, particularly X, formerly Twitter, claiming that the 8th Pay Commission has officially announced a new salary structure and fitment factor for central government employees. However, the post turns out to be fake as no specific salary hikes or multipliers for the 8th Pay Commission have been finalised or approved by the government.
The table detailing the new pay structure under the 8th Pay Commission was posted on X by user @R_N_Vaghani. According to the user, the peons will get an INR 45,000 salary, while clerks will get an INR 50,000 salary. Meanwhile, the Secretary to the Government of India will be paid INR 3 lakh, the user claimed. The post further claims that allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, uniform, and risk allowances would be additional, amounting to 25–50% of basic pay. 8th Pay Commission News: Massive Salary Hikes for Level 1–5 Employees Expected From 2026, Check Details.
User False Claim That 8th Pay Commission Salary Hike, Fitment Factor Have Been Announced
The claim is fake as the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations are yet to be approved. The actual revision in pay will come only after the 8th Pay Commission submits its recommendations and the Union Cabinet approves them. "The effect of the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations would normally be expected from 01.01.2026," an old PIB press note said.
8th Pay Commission Takes Effect from January 1, 2025
Meanwhile, the new pay structure has not been decided, and the "effective date" of the 8th Pay Commission is set to be January 1, 2026. This follows the traditional 10-year cycle of pay revisions in India; the 7th Pay Commission’s term officially concludes on December 31, 2025. 8th Pay Commission Latest Update: Timeline, Eligibility and When Will Revised Salaries and Pensions Be Credited?
The 8th Central Pay Commission is likely to revise pay and pensions for over 50 lakh central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners based on the fitment factor, a multiplier that influences basic salaries and pensions. Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, recently told the Lok Sabha that the 8th CPC was constituted on November 3, 2025, with Justice Ranjan Prabha Desai as Chairperson, Prof Pulak Ghosh as Part-time Member, and Pankaj Jain as Member-Secretary. The commission is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months.
While the tenure of the 7th Pay Commission ends on December 31, 2025, revised payouts are likely to be applicable from January 1, 2026. Government employees and pensioners are expected to receive arrears once the recommendations are approved, though implementation may take up to two years.
Fact check
The new salary structure and fitment factor for central government employees under 8th Pay Commission revealed.
The claim is fake as no specific salary hikes or multipliers have been finalised or approved.
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