8th Pay Commission to Revise Salaries for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS Officers – Expected Hike Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) selects candidates for prestigious civil services like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) through the Civil Services Examination (CSE). These officers play a crucial role in policymaking and governance, with the Cabinet Secretary (an IAS officer) being the highest-ranking bureaucrat in India.
Currently, civil servants are paid as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), but the government is set to implement the 8th Pay Commission, which could bring a substantial salary revision.
Current vs. Expected Salary Structure
The 7th CPC classified civil servants under Pay Levels 10 to 18, with the Cabinet Secretary at the highest pay grade (Level 18). The 8th Pay Commission is expected to introduce a new fitment factor (likely between 2.08 and 2.57) to calculate revised salaries.
Here’s a comparison of current and estimated revised basic pay for different ranks:
| Designation / Rank | Current Basic Pay (₹) | Revised Pay (Fitment 2.08) | Revised Pay (Fitment 2.57) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Time Scale (Entry Level) | ₹56,100 | ₹1,16,688 | ₹1,44,177 |
| Senior Time Scale | ₹67,700 | ₹1,40,816 | ₹1,73,989 |
| Junior Administrative Grade | ₹78,800 | ₹1,63,904 | ₹2,02,516 |
| Selection Grade (Director) | ₹1,18,500 | ₹2,46,480 | ₹3,04,545 |
| Joint Secretary | ₹1,44,200 | ₹2,99,936 | ₹3,70,594 |
| Additional Secretary | ₹1,82,200 | ₹3,78,976 | ₹4,68,254 |
| Higher Administrative Grade+ | ₹2,05,400 | ₹4,27,232 | ₹5,27,878 |
| Secretary to GoI (Apex Scale) | ₹2,25,000 | ₹4,68,000 | ₹5,78,250 |
| Cabinet Secretary | ₹2,50,000 | ₹5,20,000 | ₹6,42,500 |
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?
The government has initiated the process of appointing the 8th Pay Commission chairman and members, but the final report is yet to be submitted. Once approved, the revised pay scales will come into effect, potentially benefiting over 50 lakh central government employees, including civil servants.
Key Takeaways:
- Entry-level IAS/IPS officers could see their basic pay rise from ₹56,100 to ₹1.44 Lakh.
- Cabinet Secretary’s salary may increase from ₹2.5 Lakh to ₹6.42 Lakh (if fitment factor is 2.57).
- The final fitment factor will determine the exact hike—employee unions are demanding up to 2.86x.
Stay tuned for official updates on the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations and implementation timeline.
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