8th Pay Commission: Estimated 20-80% Salary Hike for Staff

Every few years, a special group called a Pay Commission decides how much money the Indian government's workers will earn.

This time, it is the 8th Pay Commission, and it is asking many people for their ideas before making a decision.

The commission has already collected suggestions from worker unions, ministries, and pension groups.

Later this year, it plans to hold meetings in big Indian cities to hear what people think.

More than one crore government employees and retired workers are waiting for the result.

These workers want a bigger salary so they can keep up with rising prices of everyday things.

Some experts guess salaries could go up by 20 to 30 percent, while others say it could be more than 80 percent.

The commission will also decide something called the 'fitment factor,' which helps turn old salaries into new ones.

The final announcement is expected to come by the middle of 2027.