Search

    Language Settings
    Select Website Language

    GDPR Compliance

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

    dailyadda
    dailyadda

    8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees Alert! Big Arrears Likely For Level 1-5 Staff

    18 hours ago

    1

    0

    👍 ❤️ 😂 😮 😢 😡

    Central government employees in India could soon receive significant arrears under the 8th Pay Commission, with illustrative payouts for staff in Levels 1-5 ranging from around Rs 3 lakh to over Rs 9 lakh, depending on the fitment factor applied. These projections are based on combinations of possible multipliers that determine revised pay and arrears due from January 1, 2026, the effective date of the new pay panel’s recommendations. Final figures will depend on the official fitment factor adopted by the government and the period of delay in implementation.

    How Arrears Are Calculated

    Arrears under the 8th Pay Commission arise when revised basic pay and dearness allowance (DA) adjustments are applied retrospectively to a period after the end of the 7th Pay Commission on December 31, 2025. For Level 1-5 employees, arrears are calculated by multiplying the difference in basic pay for each month by the number of months that salary revisions are delayed. Fitment factors -multipliers used to revise the basic pay-play a vital role in determining the size of arrears. Various permutations of fitment factors including 2.0, 2.15, 2.28 and 2.57 suggest that, over a hypothetical 20-month arrears period, basic pay arrears alone could range significantly.

    For example, under these fitment scenarios for a Level 1 employee over 20 months, arrears could span roughly Rs 3.60 lakh at a factor of 2.0 to about Rs 5.65 lakh at 2.57. Similarly, Level 5 staff could see arrears from around Rs 5.84 lakh up to more than Rs 9.17 lakh. These figures illustrate how both the length of the arrears period and the fitment ratio affect payouts.

    What Does It Mean for Staff?

    While these projections generate anticipation among central government employees and pensioners, experts note that these are estimates and not official figures. The final arrears payout will depend on the government’s decision on the fitment factor and the exact implementation date of the 8th Pay Commission. Typically, arrears include the difference in basic pay and DA, but may not cover all other allowances such as house rent allowance (HRA) or transport allowance.

    Employees and retirees are advised to await official notifications for confirmed payouts and timelines, as the government’s formal announcement will set the scale of arrears and revised salaries.

    Click here to Read More
    • Share:
    Bloodbath Continues At Dalal Street, Sensex Nosedives 700 Points, Nifty Tests 25,600
    Previous Article
    Bloodbath Continues At Dalal Street, Sensex Nosedives 700 Points, Nifty Tests 25,600
    Next Article
    RBI Currency Update 2026: Major Changes To Rs 100 And Rs 500 Notes - All You Need To Know
    RBI Currency Update 2026: Major Changes To Rs 100 And Rs 500 Notes - All You Need To Know

    Related Business Updates:

    Are you sure? You want to delete this comment..! Remove Cancel

    Comments (0)

      Leave a comment

      Send