The central government has implemented the Eighth Pay Commission for employees. This pay commission has been implemented from January 2026. Therefore, employees will receive a salary increase starting January 2026. However, the question remains as to when the increased salaries will actually reach employees. Steps are now underway for the Eighth Pay Commission.

Last month, a meeting was held between the National Council and the Joint Consultative Missionaries. The meeting demanded that the Pay Commission be based on the Family Unit of 3. If this happens, it will directly impact employee salaries. Their salaries could increase by up to 66 percent.

What is a family unit?

According to media reports, C. Srikumar, Secretary General of the All India Defence Employees Federation, provided this information. The three-family unit formula is based on the 15th Indian Labour Conference of 1956. Basic salaries are calculated based on this formula.

Demand to increase family unit

In this case, the argument is that parents have legal responsibility for their children. Therefore, the appeal is being made to include parents in the family unit. Therefore, the demand is being made to expand the family unit to five members.

According to media reports, if the family unit is increased to five, the basic salary will increase by 66 percent. With the addition of one member, the salary is expected to increase by 33.33 percent. This will benefit employees.

If the Family Unit Act is implemented, employees' salaries will see a significant increase. Dearness allowance could increase by 8% and annual allowance by 12%.

PC: SaamTv