Big Changes Coming for ONGC Employees and Retirees: ONGC Salary After 8th Pay Commission

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What Exactly Happened?

ONGC Salary After 8th Pay Commission: As of now, the 8th Pay Commission is not officially approved, but expectations are strong that it will be announced by early 2026— possibly by the end of 2025. The last Pay Commission (7th CPC) was implemented in 2016, bringing major changes in the salary and pension structure of central government employees and PSU staff, including ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation).

This time, the pressure on the government is high due to rising inflation, DA hikes, and strong union demands. Over 1 crore employees and pensioners are likely to benefit, and ONGC, being a Navratna PSU under the Government of India, will follow the same pattern with slight modifications.

Why is this important for ONGC employees?

ONGC is one of the largest and most important Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India. Its employees follow pay structures recommended by the Central Pay Commissions, implemented by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) with PSU-specific adjustments.

Once the 8th Pay Commission is formally announced, ONGC employees and pensioners will see a rise in:

• Basic Pay
• DA (Dearness Allowance)
• HRA (House Rent Allowance)
• Transport Allowance
• Pension and Retirement Benefits
• Performance Related Pay (PRP)

These changes will significantly improve take-home salaries and post-retirement financial security.

How Much Salary May Increase?

Based on current estimates and a likely fitment factor of 2.86, salaries of ONGC employees may nearly triple in basic pay under the 8th Pay Commission. This is because the fitment factor multiplies the current basic by 2.86 — far more than a simple 30% hike.

For example, if a junior ONGC employee’s current basic pay is ₹44,900 (Level 7):

• New Basic Pay = ₹44,900 × 2.86 = ₹1,28,414
• HRA @ 30% = ₹38,524
• DA (Initially 0%, will resume increasing every 6 months)

Total revised gross salary could cross ₹1.6 lakh/month, up from around ₹75,000/month now — a 112% to 130% hike overall, depending on allowances.

Also note:

• DA (which reached 59% by July 2025) will be merged into basic pay
• HRA is now 30% (as DA crossed 50% in Jan 2025)

So, the real increase in your take-home salary will be much higher than just 30% — especially at lower pay levels.

Here’s a preview of the most accurate Level-wise Revised Salary Calculation after the 8th Pay Commission with a fitment factor of 2.86 and HRA at 30% (DA resets to 0% after merger):

8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: Full Revised Chart from Level 1 to 18

Note:

• Fitment factor: 2.86 (expected)
• HRA is set at 30% because DA crossed 50% in Jan 2025
• DA will reset to 0% after pay revision and resume every 6 months
• Other allowances like TA, NPA, special pay, etc., are excluded from this chart

ONGC Salary After 8th Pay Commission (Expected with All Allowances)

Here’s a level-wise chart showing the estimated changes in basic pay and monthly salary increase after the 8th CPC:

Assumptions:

• Fitment Factor: 2.86x applied to 7th CPC Basic.
• HRA: 30% applied uniformly post-DA 50% merger (as per govt policy).
• Transport Allowance:
  • ₹7,200 fixed for simplicity. In reality, it may vary by city class.
• DA: Set to 0% initially post-merger (standard post-CPC implementation).
• No PRP, NPS, or special PSU perks added here—pure CPC structure.

Note: These figures are estimates and actual figures may differ based on the final fitment factor, grade mapping, and DPE guidelines.

Also Read: 8th Pay Commission Salary Revision: Full Level-Wise Salary & Pension Hike Chart for 2026 (Level 1 to 18)

Will There Be an Official Order?

Yes, once the Union Cabinet approves the 8th Pay Commission, an official gazette notification will be issued by the Finance Ministry.

For ONGC employees, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) will also release a PSU-specific order that adapts central pay recommendations for Navratna PSUs like ONGC.

You can check the latest orders at:

https://ongcindia.com
https://dpe.gov.in
https://finmin.gov.in

What Will Be the New Pension for ONGC Retirees?

ONGC pensioners follow a structure broadly aligned with central government pension rules, especially after pay commissions are implemented. After the 8th Pay Commission, pensions will be revised using one of the following:

Notional Pay Fixation Method

This is the standard approach used since the 7th CPC, where the pension is recalculated based on what the retiree’s salary would have been under the new pay matrix.

Direct Fitment Factor Method

In this method, the existing basic pension is multiplied by the fitment factor (e.g., 2.86) to arrive at the revised pension.

Let’s Understand With Real Examples

Example 1: Junior Officer or Technician

• Current Basic Pension (7th CPC): ₹25,000
• Fitment Factor (2.86x): ₹25,000 × 2.86 = ₹71,500
• New Pension (8th CPC): ₹71,500
• Dearness Relief (DR): Will start at 0% and increase every 6 months
• Effective Take-Home will keep increasing with every DR hike.

Example 2: Senior Officer

• Current Basic Pension: ₹50,000
• Revised Pension: ₹50,000 × 2.86 = ₹1,43,000
• DR starts at 0%, and increases from July 2026 onward (post-CPC)

Family Pension:

If last pay drawn = ₹70,000:

• Family pension (before) = ~₹21,000 to ₹42,000 (as per rules)
• Revised family pension (after 8th CPC) = ₹60,000+ depending on qualifying service and official scale

Family pensioners will also benefit from DR hikes. families will benefit from 8th CPC revision.

Will Arrears Be Paid?

Yes. If the 8th Pay Commission is implemented from 1 January 2026, and the order is issued later in mid-2026, all employees will receive arrears from the effective date.

For example, if the hike is announced in July 2026, you will get salary as per 8th CPC from January 2026 — and arrears for 6 months will be credited to your account in a lump sum.

This is similar to what happened after the 7th Pay Commission, when arrears for 6–7 months were given later in the year.

Why Is This Hike Happening?

Every 10 years, the government constitutes a Pay Commission because:

• DA crosses 50%, triggering revision of allowances
• Inflation rises, eroding real income
• Employees demand fair compensation
• To ensure parity between private sector and public sector jobs

As of July 2025:

This is a strong reason for merging DA with basic pay and revising the entire pay structure

DA is set to reach 59% from July 2025, and is expected to hit 63% by Jan 2026

What About the Next DA Hike?

Currently:

• ONGC employees follow central DA pattern
• DA changes twice a year: January and July

Latest Status:

• July 2025 DA Hike = +4%, taking it to 59%

After 8th CPC:

• DA will start from 0%
• Will again be revised in 6-month cycles

Next Hike:

January 2026 — based on AICPI from July–Dec 2025 just like before.

How Will Allowances Be Revised?

This is the most asked question by central government employees, PSU staff (like ONGC executives), and pensioners.

Let’s break it down in very simple words, exactly as people are searching for it — with full clarity, real examples, and latest info:

Dearness Allowance (DA)

What will happen to DA after 8th Pay Commission?

• DA will reset to 0% once merged into the new basic pay.
• This happens every time a new Pay Commission comes.
• After reset, it will again increase twice a year — January & July.
• Hike will be based on AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index).

This means you’ll start from 0% DA, but it will keep increasing normally in future cycles.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Will HRA increase after 8th CPC?

• Yes, HRA will increase a lot.
• Since DA already crossed 50%, HRA is now at the highest level:

After 8th CPC, these % may remain the same, but since basic pay will increase, your HRA amount will also rise.

Example: If your current basic is ₹40,000, 30% HRA = ₹12,000. If your new basic becomes ₹55,000, 30% HRA = ₹16,500.

Transport Allowance (TA)

What will be the new TA after 8th Pay Commission?

• TA is based on your pay level and city category.
• It will be revised as per the new pay matrix.
• Also, TA gets linked to DA. When DA crosses 25% & 50%, TA goes up.

So your Transport Allowance will automatically go up after the pay hike + when DA starts increasing again.

Performance Related Pay (PRP) — [For ONGC & PSU Executives]

Will PRP change after pay revision?

Yes — and it’s a major change for ONGC executives and other PSU officers.

• PRP will be revised as a % of new basic + DA.
• The % will depend on:

PSU PRP can go from 40% to 200% of basic+DA. After new pay revision, the amount will be much higher.

Example:
If your current PRP = ₹1.2 lakh on a ₹80,000 basic…
Then after pay hike (say new basic ₹1.1 lakh), your PRP may become ₹1.8–₹2.2 lakh.

Final Summary of Allowance Hike After 8th CPC

8th Pay Commission and ONGC: What’s the Connection?

Some employees wonder — will ONGC follow 8th Pay Commission?
Yes. ONGC is a central PSU, and it follows pay scales approved by the government through the Department of Public Enterprises.

Here’s the history:

• 5th CPC (1996): Implemented in ONGC
• 6th CPC (2006): Implemented with PSU variations
• 7th CPC (2016): Adopted with PSU pay matrix in 2017
• 8th CPC (Expected in 2026): Will be implemented in ONGC within 6–8 months of approval

So, even if the structure may slightly vary (PSU perks, PRP, allowances), the overall hike will follow the same pattern.

Related Salary News for ONGC Employees

Here are some important updates:

July 2025 DA Hike: Expected to be 4%, taking total DA to 59%
Performance Related Pay (PRP): To be revised after 8th CPC
NPS for New Recruits: Still applicable unless govt notifies any change
Family Pensioners: Will also benefit from DR hikes and pay revision
Leave Encashment, Gratuity Limits: May increase with 8th CPC

Final Summary

So, if you’re working in ONGC — whether junior staff or senior officer — the 8th Pay Commission will bring a major jump in your salary. Based on a likely fitment factor of 2.86, your basic pay is expected to nearly triple.

Once new DA, HRA (now 30% as DA crossed 50%), and other allowances are applied, your gross monthly salary could increase by 130% to 160% over current figures — depending on your pay level.

If you’re retired, your pension will also be revised upwards using the Notional Pay Fixation or direct multiplication method, and you’ll receive full arrears from the effective date — likely 1 January 2026.

The government is widely expected to announce the 8th Pay Commission by late 2025, and its implementation will benefit lakhs of central PSU employees, including those in ONGC.

Keep checking official portals like:

• ongcindia.com
• dpe.gov.in
• finmin.gov.in

And yes — if all goes as expected, your August 2026 salary or pension slip may look significantly fatter than today.

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Official & Authoritative Government Links

Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)

The nodal ministry responsible for pay commissions, DA orders, fitment factors, and pay matrix updates.

Website:
https://doe.gov.in

DA Orders & Office Memorandums (OMs):
https://doe.gov.in/orders-circulars

7th Central Pay Commission (Archived Report)

Though the 8th CPC is not yet formed, the 7th CPC report gives insight into structure, ToR, fitment, and recommendations.

Complete 7th CPC Report (PDF & Summary):
https://doe.gov.in/report-central-pay-commission/16

Pay Matrix Table by 7th CPC (PDF):
https://doe.gov.in/files/cenetral-pay_document/7thCPC_revisedpayrules25072016.pdf

Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Government’s official news agency. Any official announcement regarding 8th CPC, fitment, or implementation will come here.

Website:
https://pib.gov.in

Search for 8th Pay Commission-related press releases:
https://www.pib.gov.in/allRel.aspx

DoPT – Department of Personnel & Training

Responsible for service conditions, rules, and allowances for Group C posts like MTS.

Website:
https://dopt.gov.in

Orders & Notifications Section:
https://dopt.gov.in/notifications/orders#

OMs Section:
https://doptcirculars.nic.in/OM/SearchOMNew.aspx

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