The 8 th Pay Commission has concluded its Kolkata meetings. The commission has also extended the to submit employee data for government departments till July 31, 2026. It may also release its next set of meeting schedule soon. As the 8 th Pay Commission is stepping ahead to prepare its report of recommendations, central government employees of every level are eagerly waiting for increments in their salary and allowances.
When the 8 th Pay Commission revises basic salaries of employees, their allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TPTA) and Child Education Allowance (CEA) will also be revised. The HRA is an important component of central government employees as everyone gets it as per their basic pay and the city of residence. Central government employee bodies have been demanding to increase HRA up to 40% of the basic pay. The magnitude of HRA increase will also depend on the fitment factor that the 8 th CPC decides.
