MTS Salary After 8th Pay Commission: From January 1, 2026, MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) working in various central government departments are likely to see a salary hike under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). With the proposed fitment factor of 2.86, the minimum basic pay is expected to rise from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480 → To maintain relativity → ₹51,500. As of July 1, 2025, the Dearness Allowance (DA) has reached 59%, triggering House Rent Allowance (HRA) increase to 30%, 20%, and 10% for X, Y, Z cities respectively.
What Is the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is an expert body formed by the Government of India to revise the pay structure of central government employees and pensioners.
The main job of the Pay Commission is to:
Recommend a new pay matrix for all levels of employees.
Suggest a fitment factor to revise current basic pay.
Fix allowances, pensions, and promotions.
The last commission — the 7th CPC — came in 2016. The 8th CPC is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026. It happens every 10 years to keep salaries aligned with inflation and cost of living.
Meetings Across India — With unions, associations, departments
Draft Report Prepared
Final Report Submitted to Finance Ministry
Implementation in Budget or Cabinet Note
Each CPC takes 18–24 months to complete this cycle.
What is MTS Job Profile, Eligibility & Duties?
MTS stands for Multi-Tasking Staff, which is the most basic Group-C level central government post. It plays a vital support role in day-to-day office work.
Eligibility:
10th pass (Matriculation)
Age: 18–25 years (some relaxation for reserved categories)
Recruited mainly through SSC MTS Exam
Duties of MTS Staff:
Carrying files, papers, and documents within office
Maintaining records and office cleanliness
Helping in routine office tasks like photocopying, opening/closing rooms
Sending dak, supporting clerical staff
MTS staff are the silent backbone of every central office — from ministries to departments and autonomous bodies.
NCJCM’s Role in 8th CPC Recommendation
NCJCM stands for National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery. It’s the official platform where staff associations represent government employees in talks with the government.
Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the Staff Side of NCJCM, has already demanded formation of the 8th CPC.
He clearly mentioned:
“Since DA has crossed 50%, it is time for a new Pay Commission. The 8th CPC must be constituted to revise wages.”
It is likely that the Modi government may announce 8th CPC before the 2026 elections — to benefit more than 1 crore employees and pensioners.
Likely Terms of Reference (ToR) for 8th CPC
Every Pay Commission is given a ToR — a guiding document that outlines what areas it must study.
For MTS and other Group C employees, the 8th CPC may cover:
Fitment Factor formula
Promotion stagnation in Level 1–3
MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression) anomalies
Hike in minimum pay from ₹18,000 to ₹51,500
NPS vs OPS debate for low-wage staff
Rationalisation of pay and allowances
The final report is expected in late 2025, and if accepted by the Cabinet, will be implemented from Jan 2026.
Key Questions That MTS Employees Hope Are Included in the ToR:
Here are the major questions and demands that MTS staff unions and federations want to be included in the ToR of the 8th CPC:
Will MACP (Promotion Scheme) Be Revised for MTS? Many MTS staff feel that the current Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme is unfair. → Will the commission be allowed to suggest time-bound promotions or fix stagnation?
Will There Be a Fresh Calculation of Minimum Basic Pay? → Will the ToR allow the commission to recalculate minimum pay from scratch, or just adjust it for inflation?
Will HRA & TA Structures Be Rationalized for Lower Grade Pay? → Will they look into the actual cost of living in cities vs. what’s being paid as House Rent Allowance or Transport Allowance?
Will Pay Compression Issues Between Levels 1 and 2 Be Addressed? → Many Level 1 (MTS) employees say there’s very little difference in salary compared to higher levels. → Will the ToR allow correction in pay matrix gaps?
Will Pension and NPS-OPS Issues Be Considered for Group C Staff? → Will the commission be asked to review NPS (New Pension Scheme) for MTS staff? → Can they suggest restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) or giving better security under NPS?
Will Job Role & Workload of MTS Be Reviewed? → With increasing duties in schools, offices, and public departments, MTS employees want a fresh role-based workload analysis. → Will this be part of the ToR?
When Will the Government Announce the ToR? → As of now, ToR is still awaited. Many expect it to be announced by late 2025, especially before the general elections.
Why Should MTS Employees Care About the Terms of Reference?
The Terms of Reference (ToR) is basically the instruction manual given to the 8th Pay Commission by the central government. It tells the commission:
What to review
What to recommend
Which problems to solve
And how to fix pay and service-related anomalies
For MTS employees, this becomes very important because the commission can only work on the issues mentioned in the ToR. If something is not included, it might not get addressed.
Expert Opinions from Pay Commission Analysts
MTS Salary After 8th Pay Commission:
Many retired bureaucrats and senior analysts who have worked with previous Pay Commissions have suggested that:
“If the fitment factor increases from 2.57 to 2.86, the new minimum basic pay for Level 1 employees like MTS may logically be fixed at ₹51,480 → To maintain relativity → ₹51,500.”
They argue that this range balances:
Inflation over the last 10 years
Compression in lower pay levels
Fiscal capacity of the central government
Notably, these predictions are based on past revision patterns. For instance:
6th CPC: Basic pay increased from ₹2,550 to ₹7,000
7th CPC: From ₹7,000 to ₹18,000
So, 8th CPC: ₹51,480 is considered realistic
Internal Circulars & Staff Side Memos
Employee federations like Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers, All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF), and Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) have circulated internal memos demanding:
“The minimum pay should be no less than ₹26,000 — though ₹51,480 is seen as practical if DA and HRA are restored fully.”
These documents, though unofficial, strongly influence the Terms of Reference (ToR) formation and reflect the grassroots sentiment among lower pay level staff like MTS, peons, and safai karmacharis.
Calculated Projection Based on Fitment Factor
The most technical basis for the ₹22,000+ figure comes from this:
7th CPC fitment factor: 2.57
8th CPC proposed fitment factor: 2.86
Formula used: ₹18,000 (6th CPC pay) × 2.86 = ₹51,480 → To maintain relativity → ₹51,500
This aligns with past policy where the government:
Keeps round figures in multiples of ₹500 or ₹1,000
Avoids odd basic pay numbers (e.g., ₹20,540)
Thus, ₹51,500 appears to be the most practical and symbolic entry point into the 8th CPC pay matrix.
Fiscal Realism: A Balanced Salary Hike
Multiple economists and think tanks working with pay commissions have warned that:
“Excessive jumps in minimum pay distort the pay pyramid, affect DA burden, and put strain on states who adopt the central scale.”
Hence, ₹51,500 is the sweet spot where:
Employees feel fairly compensated
Government can absorb the impact
DA resets to 0%, reducing short-term outflow
States can align without major fiscal stress
Current MTS Salary (7th CPC) with 59% DA — July 2025
Component
X Class (30%)
Y Class (20%)
Z Class (10%)
Basic Pay
₹18,000
₹18,000
₹18,000
DA @ 59%
₹10,620
₹10,620
₹10,620
HRA
₹5,400
₹3,600
₹1,800
TA (w/ DA)
₹2,862
₹2,862
₹2,862
Gross Salary
₹36,882
₹35,082
₹33,282
Note: HRA increased after DA crossed 50%.
DA Trend Over Time
Period
DA %
Jan 2023
42%
July 2023
46%
Jan 2024
50%
July 2024
55%
Jan 2025
59%
Jan 2026
Reset to 0% (8th CPC)
DA will again increase by 3–4% every 6 months after Jan 2026.
Fitment Factor: The Main Engine of Salary Hike
The fitment factor is a multiplying number used to revise old basic pay into the new basic under a Pay Commission.
Current (7th CPC): 2.57
Proposed (8th CPC): 2.86
Example:
₹18,000 × 2.86 = ₹51,480 (indicative value from old scale)
However, as per early talks, the government may fix new Level 1 basic pay directly at ₹51,500.
This increase applies to all Level 1 posts:
MTS
Safai karamcharis
Peons
Chowkidars
Drivers
Expected MTS Salary After 8th Pay Commission — From Jan 2026
City Type
Basic Pay
HRA %
HRA ₹
TA ₹
Gross Salary ₹
X Class
₹51,500
30%
₹15,450
₹1,800
₹68,750
Y Class
₹51,500
20%
₹10,300
₹1,800
₹63,600
Z Class
₹51,500
10%
₹5,150
₹1,800
₹58,450
DA will restart from 0% after 8th CPC. Next hike will come from July 2026.
HRA Reset: Why It Increased
HRA (House Rent Allowance) increases in steps:
DA Level
HRA (X/Y/Z)
Start of 7th CPC
24%, 16%, 8%
After DA > 25%
27%, 18%, 9%
After DA > 50%
30%, 20%, 10%
So now, with DA at 59%, HRA is at maximum level under 7th CPC. A new CPC will start again at 30/20/10, as confirmed by multiple Pay Commission reports.
Children Education Allowance (CEA): ₹2,250/month per child
Uniform Allowance (for those in field/technical roles)
These allowances also get revised under new CPCs.
MTS Salary Growth Over Time
CPC
Year
MTS Basic Pay
5th CPC
1996
₹2,550
6th CPC
2006
₹7,000
7th CPC
2016
₹18,000
8th CPC
2026
₹51,500 (expected)
7th CPC vs 8th CPC Salary Comparison
Version
Basic Pay
DA
HRA (X)
TA
Gross Salary ₹
7th CPC
₹18,000
59%
₹5,400
₹2,862
₹36,882
8th CPC
₹51,500
0%
₹15,450
₹1,800
₹68,750
But note: DA will increase every 6 months again from July 2026.
MTS Pension After 8th CPC
Pensions will also be revised:
New Pension (Post 2004): NPS benefits will rise
Old Pensioners will get revised pension:
Regular Pension = 50% of ₹51,500 = ₹25,750
Family Pension = 30% = ₹15,450
Like DA, DR (Dearness Relief) resets to 0% and resumes after July 2026.
Will MTS Employees Get Arrears?
Yes. If the 8th CPC is announced mid-2026 but implemented from Jan 1, 2026 — employees will get arrears.
Example:
Increase = ₹3,000/month
Period = 6 months
Total Arrears = ₹3,000 × 6 = ₹18,000
Same applies to pensioners and family pensioners.
Each CPC takes 18–24 months to complete this cycle.
Other Related Government Updates
July 2025 DA hike may rise to 59%
HRA now at full rate: 30% / 20% / 10%
8th CPC demand by NCJCM sent in writing
EPFO higher pension and OPS debate ongoing
MACP for MTS still under review in several departments
Final Honest Summary
While no official salary figure has been declared yet, the converging estimates from:
Pay analysts
Media reports
Staff side demands
Fitment logic …all point strongly toward ₹51,500 basic pay for MTS and similar Level 1 staff in the 8th Pay Commission matrix.
Once the Terms of Reference are officially notified, we may see more concrete numbers surface — likely before the Union Budget 2026 or general elections.
In very simple words — MTS staff in central government may get a basic salary of ₹51,500 from January 1, 2026 after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission.
The fitment factor may rise to 2.86, and all allowances including HRA and TA will be restructured. As of now, DA is at 59%, HRA is at 30/20/10%, and pensioners will also benefit from DR increases starting July 2026.
Employees can expect arrears, new pay matrix, and possibly a better career structure for Group C employees like MTS.
All eyes are now on the official announcement, expected before the 2026 general elections.
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FAQs (Your Doubts Our No-Fluff Answers)
What is the salary after 8th Pay Commission?
As per current estimates, the minimum basic salary under the 8th Pay Commission is expected to start at ₹51,500, up from ₹18,000 in the 7th CPC. This revision is based on a proposed fitment factor of 2.86, which will be applied to restructure the pay matrix across all levels. The actual take-home will include HRA, DA, and other allowances.
What is the salary of SSC MTS after 8th Pay Commission?
After the 8th CPC is implemented (likely from 1 January 2026), the SSC MTS basic pay is expected to rise to ₹51,500. With allowances like DA (initially 0%), HRA (10–30%), and Transport Allowance (₹1,800), the gross salary may reach or even cross ₹68,750, depending on the city category (X, Y, Z).
Will salary be doubled after 8th Pay Commission?
No, salary will not double outright. The 8th CPC fitment factor is expected to be 2.86, which gives a significant hike, a full 100% increase. For example, an MTS basic of ₹18,000 in 7th CPC will likely become ₹51,500 in 8th CPC.
What will be the salary of IAS after 8th Pay Commission?
IAS officers at entry-level currently have a basic pay of ₹56,100 (Level 10). Under 8th CPC with a fitment factor of 2.86, their new basic could start from ₹65,000 to ₹70,000, with total gross salary (including DA, HRA, TA) possibly crossing ₹1.2 lakh to ₹1.3 lakh/month, depending on location and post.
Does MTS increase salary?
Yes. MTS salary increases over time through: Annual increment of 3% DA hikes every 6 months MACP (promotion after 10 years) Pay Commission revisions like the upcoming 8th CPC So even without promotion, MTS salary grows steadily with time and inflation.
What is the salary of Grade 2400 in 8th Pay Commission?
Grade Pay ₹2,400 corresponds to Level 4 in the pay matrix. In the 7th CPC, basic pay is ₹25,500. After 8th CPC with 2.86 fitment, the estimated new basic may be ₹72,930, and total gross salary may reach or even cross ₹98,409, depending on HRA and DA.
Is MTS a peon job?
Not exactly. MTS stands for Multi-Tasking Staff. While some roles may include peon duties (dispatch, tea service, file movement), other tasks include: Maintaining records Assisting in IT or photocopy work Opening/closing offices So it’s a Group C support job, but not limited to peon work.
What is the salary of MTS after 5 years?
Assuming regular 3% yearly increments and DA hikes, an MTS who starts with ₹18,000 basic in 2025 will likely reach: Basic Pay: ₹20,850 (after 5 increments) DA (likely 15% by then under 8th CPC): ₹3,127 HRA (X Class at 30%): ₹6,255 Gross Salary: ~₹32,000–₹33,500/month If MACP is applied, basic may increase even further.
Does SSC MTS get pension?
Yes. SSC MTS employees under Central Government are eligible for pension, provided they are covered under NPS (New Pension Scheme) or earlier under OPS (Old Pension Scheme) if joined before 2004. Family pension is also applicable as per CCS Pension Rules.
Can MTS get promotion?
Yes, MTS employees are eligible for promotion through: MACP (Modified Assured Career Progression): Every 10 years Departmental Exams Seniority-cum-merit basis They can move up to Clerk (LDC), Assistant, or even UDC posts over time.
Will DA become zero after 8th Pay Commission?
Yes. As per rules, whenever a new Pay Commission is implemented, DA is reset to 0%, because the new basic pay already absorbs past DA. After that, DA again starts increasing every 6 months based on AICPI index.
What is the lowest salary in MTS?
Currently, the lowest salary for MTS is ₹18,000 basic + 59% DA + allowances under 7th CPC. This gives a gross pay of ~₹32,000–₹35,000, depending on HRA city class. After 8th CPC, this will rise to or even cross ₹68,750 gross (starting with 0% DA).
How is 8th Pay calculated?
Currently, the lowest salary for MTS is ₹18,000 basic + 59% DA + allowances under 7th CPC. This gives a gross pay of ~₹32,000–₹35,000, depending on HRA city class. After 8th CPC, this will rise to or even cross ₹68,750 gross (starting with 0% DA). Checkout our Most Advanced 8th CPC Salary Calculator here: 8th CPC Salary Calculator
How is 8th Pay calculated?
8th Pay Commission salary is calculated by: Applying fitment factor (expected 2.86) to 6th/7th CPC basic pay Restructuring into Pay Matrix Levels Adding Dearness Allowance (DA) every 6 months Applying HRA, TA, other allowances based on city and eligibility Example: ₹18,000 × 2.86 = ₹51,480 (used to calculate pay matrix slot, not directly as basic)
Is MTS a good job?
Yes, for many it’s a stable central government job with: Decent starting pay (₹32,000–₹35,000/month gross) Annual increment + DA hike Job security Pension benefits Regular promotions and working hours It’s ideal for 10th pass candidates looking for long-term government employment.
What is the salary of SSC MTS in 2025?
As of July 2025, MTS under the 7th CPC receives: Basic Pay: ₹18,000 DA @ 59%: ₹10,620 HRA (30%, 20%, or 10%): ₹5,400 / ₹3,600 / ₹1,800 Transport Allowance: ₹1,800 So, gross salary ranges from ₹32,220 (Z class) to ₹35,820 (X class) per month.
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