8th Pay Commission: Massive Salary Hike Expected, Employees & Pensioners Await

• Central government employees and pensioners eagerly await updates on the 8th Pay Commission.
• Employee unions demand a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.25, potentially raising minimum basic pay above Rs. 54,000.
• A crucial meeting on February 25, 2026, will prepare a joint memorandum of demands for the government.
• A 2.86 fitment factor could increase a Rs. 17,990 basic pay to Rs. 51,451; higher factors mean even larger hikes.
• Pensioners will also benefit significantly as pensions are calculated based on basic pay; ToR expected by March end.