The process of forming the 8th Departmental Commission (8th Pay Commission) continues due to changes in the salary structure of civil servants. Discussions involve figures of 3.83 and 4.0 regarding the indexation coefficient (Fitment Factor). The approval of either of these coefficients could lead to a significant increase in the current basic salary. However, it should be emphasized that the 8th Departmental Commission has not yet determined the final indexation coefficient; therefore, all data presented at this time are merely assumptions and proposals.
The indexation coefficient is a multiplier used to convert the old basic pay into the new salary structure. Previously, in the 6th Departmental Commission, this indicator was 1.86, while the 7th Departmental Commission applied a coefficient of 2.57. The higher the indexation coefficient, the greater the potential increase in the new basic pay compared to the current one.
Trade unions for workers and pensioners are putting forth various demands before the 8th Departmental Commission. The Association of Pensioners 'All India Federation of Pensioners Associations' (AIFPA) proposed an indexation coefficient of 3.83. In turn, 'Bharat Sarkar Karmachari Mahasangh' (BPMS), affiliated with 'Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh', submitted a memorandum proposing a coefficient of 4.0. Currently, the panel of the 8th Departmental Commission is holding meetings in various major cities across the country with the participation of employees, pensioners, and other interested parties to gather their opinions.
Consider an example: if a civil servant's current basic pay is 56,100 rupees. Applying a coefficient of 3.83, the projected new basic pay would be: 56,100 × 3.83 = 214,863 rupees. With a coefficient of 4.0, the calculation would be as follows: 56,100 × 4 = 224,400 rupees. Thus, there is a difference of about 9,537 rupees monthly between these two forecasts.
If an employee's basic pay is 35,400 rupees, then with a coefficient of 3.83, the expected new basic pay would be: 35,400 × 3.83 = 135,582 rupees. With a coefficient of 4.0, the calculation yields: 35,400 × 4 = 141,600 rupees. In this case, the difference between the two coefficients is 6,018 rupees.
It is important to understand that the figures obtained should not be considered the final salary. The figure calculated based on the indexation coefficient represents only an approximate new basic pay. The actual monthly salary includes allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), transport allowance, and other payments. All these aspects will be taken into account in the final recommendations of the 8th Departmental Commission.
The central government formed the 8th Departmental Commission chaired by Justice Ranjan Prakash Desai on November 3, 2025. The commission has been given eighteen months to submit its recommendations. According to this timeline, the commission's report is expected around May or June 2027. Following this, the central government will review the recommendations of the Departmental Commission and make a final decision. Therefore, it is currently incorrect to consider 3.83 or 4.0 as the final indexation coefficient.
What should employees know now? If you are a civil servant, for now, view amounts like 214 thousand rupees or 224 thousand rupees as potential basic pay. The final basic pay will depend on the recommendations made by the 8th Departmental Commission and how the central government approves them. Thus, the true picture is not yet clear, and the change in basic and total monthly salary for employees of different levels will only become evident after the final indexation coefficient is announced.
