8th Pay Commission salary hike explained: How basic pay for level 1–5 employees could change in 2026 - Why pay commissions lead to sharp salary hikes

Every pay commission revises basic pay and allowances across all employee levels and is typically constituted once every 10 years. These revisions often result in significant salary and pension increases. Under the 6th Pay Commission, basic pay increased 1.92 times due to a 1.92 fitment factor, while under the 7th Pay Commission, it rose 2.57 times. Why pay commissions lead to sharp salary hikes