8th Pay Commission: Employee Association Demands 3.25 Fitment Factor, 5% Annual Increment

• The Federation of National Postal Organisation (FNPO) proposes a fitment factor between 3.0 and 3.25 for the 8th Pay Commission.
• FNPO demands an increase in the annual increment from 3% to 5% for central government employees.
• A 60-page letter detailing demands on salary structure, allowances, and promotions has been sent to the National Council (JCM Staff Side).
• Different fitment factors are proposed based on employee levels: 3.0 for Level 1-5, 3.05-3.10 for Level 6-12, 3.05-3.15 for Level 13-15, and 3.25 for Level 16 and above.
• A crucial meeting of JCM is scheduled for February 25, 2026, to finalize the draft for the 8th Pay Commission.

Why It Matters: Central government employees' association demands higher fitment factor and annual increment in 8th Pay Commission.