LatestIncome Tax 23 October 2026
8th Pay Commission Levels 1-5 Basic Pay Surge to 72k
India’s 8th Pay Commission is set to raise the basic salary for government employees in Levels 1 through 5, with Level 1 potentially reaching ₹72,000 per month. The revision aims to align pay with inflation and market standards, affecting thousands of staff across ministries and public sector units.
8th Pay Commission update – The government proposes a significant hike in basic pay for Level 1‑5 cadres.
- Level 1: Expected to rise to around ₹72,000 per month.
- Level 2‑5: Similar proportional increases, bringing salaries closer to private‑sector benchmarks.
- Goal: address cost‑of‑living pressures and modernise pay structures.
For full details, see the Economic Times report here.
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