8th Pay Commission 2026 | Arrears, Fitment Factor & DA Explained

Описание: The 8th Pay Commission 2026 marks the next major salary revision cycle for central government employees, defence personnel, and pensioners in India. With the 7th Pay Commission completing its ten-year cycle on 31 December 2025, the new pay structure becomes effective from 1 January 2026.

In this video, we clearly explain what the 8th Pay Commission is, how it works, and why salaries have not increased immediately despite the effective date. One of the most common confusions among employees is the difference between the effective date and the implementation date. While salary revision legally applies from January 2026, the actual payment begins only after government approval and budgetary arrangements.

We also explain the concept of arrears in detail. Arrears arise due to delays in implementation and are paid retrospectively. Whether arrears are paid in a single instalment or multiple instalments depends entirely on government policy decisions.

Another critical aspect covered is the fitment factor, which determines how much basic pay will increase. The 7th Pay Commission used a fitment factor of 2.57, while media reports suggest the 8th Pay Commission may recommend a factor between 1.9 and 2.15. The final decision, however, rests with the commission.

The video also breaks down pay levels from Level 1 to Level 18, explains how Dearness Allowance is merged and reset, and how pensioners and family pensioners are affected. Tax treatment of arrears under Section 89(1) is explained in simple terms.

Finally, we discuss the fiscal impact on government finances and why implementation timing is both an economic and policy decision. This topic is extremely important for government employees, aspirants preparing for competitive exams, and anyone interested in public finance and governance.

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