8th Pay Status

8th Pay Commission for Defence civilian employees (Ministry of Defence)

How the 8th Pay Commission could change pay for Defence civilian employees (Ministry of Defence): the pay level of common posts, with starting pay today and at a fitment factor of 1.92.

How many people work here

  • Department of Expenditure estimate as on 1 March 2024: 5,56,248 sanctioned posts and about 3,14,605 regular civilian employees in position. Source
Common posts: starting basic pay today and at fitment factor 1.92 (an estimate)
PostLevelToday× 1.92
Tradesman Mate1₹18,000₹34,600
Fireman2₹19,900₹38,200
Civilian Motor Driver (Ordinary Grade)2₹19,900₹38,200
Senior Administrative Assistant, MES4₹25,500₹49,000
Auditor, Defence Accounts Department (CGDA)5₹29,200₹56,100
Material Assistant, Army Ordnance Corps5₹29,200₹56,100
Chargeman, Indian Navy6₹35,400₹68,000
Assistant Section Officer, AFHQ7₹44,900₹86,200

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