Upon the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, a significant increase in the basic salary of Group-D employees, including watchmen, is expected. According to reports, the current basic pay of Rs 18,000 could rise to between Rs 41,000 and Rs 51,480. This increase will also impact Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances.
Watchman Salary: Discussions are intensifying regarding the Central Government's 8th Pay Commission, under which a substantial increase in the basic salary of watchmen and other Group-D employees across the country is possible. While the initial basic pay for a watchman in the 7th Pay Commission was Rs 18,000, media reports suggest it could reach between Rs 41,000 and Rs 51,480. This increment will be determined based on the fitment factor. Alongside this, Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances are also likely to increase, which will boost employees' total income.
How Much Could a Watchman's Basic Salary Increase?
According to reports, employees in Pay Levels 1 to 5 are expected to benefit the most from the 8th Pay Commission. Specifically, watchmen, sanitation workers, and other lower-level government employees could see the highest percentage increase.
Based on the fitment factor, the basic pay could increase by 2.28 to 2.86 times. This will directly impact a watchman's monthly salary. Consequently, their total income and allowances will also automatically rise.
Relief Also in Allowances
Not just basic pay, but the allowances received by watchmen are also likely to increase. These include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Travel Allowance (TA).
Experts state that with an increase in basic pay, these allowances naturally also rise. This will lead to a significant improvement in the total income of watchmen and other Group-D employees.
Why Will Watchmen Benefit More?
Group-D employees currently have the lowest basic salary, which is why they are likely to receive a higher percentage increase. This change could also improve their standard of living.
With every new Pay Commission, the fitment factor and allowances are reviewed. This is why the jump could be highest for lower-level employees this time as well.
