📈 8TH PAY COMMISSION LIVE
Effective Date: 01 January 2026 | DA Hike Confirmed to 60%
Breaking News | January 07, 2026
8th Pay Commission Implementation Starts: New Salary Structure and 60% DA Arrears Explained
The wait is over for 4.5 million Central Government employees and 6.8 million pensioners. As of January 1, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission cycle has officially commenced. While the final committee report is pending, the government has already signaled retrospective implementation, ensuring that salary hikes and DA arrears will accrue from today.
🚀 DA Confirmed at 60% for January 2026
Based on the latest AICPI-IW data released in January 2026, the Dearness Allowance (DA) has seen a 2% jump, moving from 58% to exactly 60% of basic pay.
- Effective Date: January 1, 2026
- Previous Rate: 58%
- New Confirmed Rate: 60%
- Arrears: Payable from January to March 2026.
8th CPC Expected Fitment Factor & Minimum Pay
The most discussed aspect of the 8th Pay Commission is the Fitment Factor. Experts project a range between 1.83 and 2.86. Here is how your basic pay might change:
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🛡️ Huge Relief for 6.8 Million Pensioners
Pensioners will see a direct revision in their **Dearness Relief (DR)**, which has also been increased to 60%. If the 8th Pay Commission adopts a fitment factor of 2.28, the minimum pension could rise from ₹9,000 to approximately ₹20,500.