Updated October 4, 2026
New Pay Scale 2026: How Payfixation.gov.bd is Managing the Historic Salary Revision for 1.4 Million Employees
As Bangladesh implements a major pay structure revision in FY 2026-27, the payfixation.gov.bd portal is central to calculating and disbursing the new salaries and pensions.
A Landmark Pay Revision for FY 2026-27
The fiscal year 2026-27 marks a historic moment for Bangladesh's public sector. Following the recommendations of the Ninth National Pay Commission — formed in July 2025 under former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan — the government is implementing a new pay scale, the first major revision in over a decade. The commission proposed lifting the minimum basic salary from Tk 8,250 to Tk 20,000 and the ceiling from Tk 78,000 to Tk 160,000, increases of roughly 100 to 142 percent across the 20 grades. This revision affects over 1.4 million active employees and 900,000 pensioners, and the payfixation.gov.bd portal is at the heart of this massive administrative undertaking.
Phased Rollout, Not a Single Shock
Rather than applying everything at once, the government opted for a phased implementation: partially effective from January 1, 2026, with full implementation from July 1, 2026, the start of FY 2026-27. The Finance Minister has confirmed the July 1 start date. The commission estimated full implementation would cost an additional Tk 106,000 crore a year on top of the current Tk 131,000 crore salary bill — which is why the rollout is gradual.
How the Portal Handles the Revision
The payfixation.gov.bd system, integrated with iBAS++, automatically recalculates each employee's basic pay based on the new grade-wise scales. The process includes:
- Automatic Increment Application: Annual increments due on July 1, 2026, are factored into the new pay.
- Pension Re-fixation: Pensioners' benefits are recalculated using the updated scales. Those receiving under Tk 20,000 a month see increases of nearly 100 percent, with tiered increases above that.
- Data Validation: The system cross-checks each employee's NID, grade, and service history to prevent errors.
What Employees and Pensioners Should Do
If you are a government employee, log in to payfixation.gov.bd with your 17-digit NID to verify your new basic pay and grade — our step-by-step portal guide shows exactly where to look. For pensioners, visit your local accounts office with your NID, PPO book, and mobile number to ensure your data is updated. The system will send an SMS once the re-fixation is complete, and payments will be made via EFT. This digital-first approach — a far cry from the manual ledgers of the past — ensures transparency and minimizes delays, setting a new standard for public administration in Bangladesh.