The 8th Pay Commission, if implemented, may increase the fitment factor from 2.57 to 3.68 times, raising the minimum salary for central government employees from Rs 18,000 to Rs 26,000.

There's ongoing debate about whether the 8th Pay Commission will be established, but experts believe it's likely to happen around January 1, 2026. The pay matrix levels and salary increases are expected to follow historical trends, with pay rises every 8-10 years.