8th Pay Commission: How a Higher Fitment Factor Could Boost Salaries
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8th Pay Commission: How Fitment Factor Hike Will Boost Your Salary
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News18•22-02-2026, 12:24
8th Pay Commission: How Fitment Factor Hike Will Boost Your Salary
•The 8th Pay Commission, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is working to determine new salaries for 50.14 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
•The 'Fitment Factor' is a crucial multiplier that determines salary increments; the 7th Pay Commission set it at 2.57, leading to a 14-16% salary increase.
•Experts estimate the 8th Pay Commission's Fitment Factor could range from 1.83 to 3.0, with most expectations between 2.15 and 2.57.
•Salaries for employees from Pay Level 1 to 18 could increase by 20% to 35%, with lower levels potentially benefiting more in percentage terms.
•The commission is expected to submit its report by April 2027, with implementation likely in late 2027 or early 2028 after government review and Cabinet approval.
