8th Pay Commission: Highest Salary Hike Demanded

Central government employees in India are asking for a big raise in their salaries and pensions.

They want the 8th Pay Commission to use a fitment factor between 3.0 and 3.25, which would be the highest ever.

This could raise the minimum salary from ₹18,000 to around ₹58,500.

They also want a 5% annual raise.

The employees are unhappy because prices are going up, and their salaries aren't keeping up.

They have even planned a strike for February 12, 2026, to push for their demands.

The government is still discussing these changes, and it might take a few years before anything is decided.