8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees' Salaries to Double? Check Your Hike!

• The 8th Pay Commission is gaining momentum with employee associations, led by FNPO, submitting demands for significant salary hikes.
• FNPO proposes a minimum basic salary of ₹54,000 for Level-1 employees, based on Dr. Wallace Ackroyd's principle for a family of four's living expenses.
• The organization advocates for a level-wise fitment factor, ranging from 3.00 for Group-C (Levels 1-5) to 3.25 for Apex-level officers (Levels 17-18).
• A crucial meeting on February 25, 2026, will review proposals from all employee associations to prepare a final report for the 8th Pay Commission Chairperson, Ranjana Prakash Desai.
• The final draft will cover fitment factors, various allowances, and special provisions for railway personnel, raising hopes for central government employees.

Why It Matters: Central government employees anticipate significant salary hikes with the 8th Pay Commission, driven by FNPO's proposals.