8th Pay Commission: About 50 lakh central government employees and more than 65 lakh pensioners are eagerly waiting for the 8th Pay Commission. It is believed that this commission may come into effect from January 1, 2026. Although there has been no official announcement from the government yet, media reports and experts’ estimates are definitely raising the expectations of the employees.
What is fitment factor, why is it so important?
Fitment factor is the coefficient by which the new salary is determined by multiplying the existing basic salary. In the 7th Pay Commission it was 2.57. The fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be between 2.15 to 2.57. If this is implemented, the salary of the employees may increase by about 20 to 35 percent.
How much salary can increase from level 1 to 18
According to estimates, the salary of Level 1 employees whose current basic salary is Rs 18000 can reach Rs 38000 to Rs 51000. Whereas the basic salary of Level 6 employees can increase from Rs 35000 to Rs 76000 to Rs 1 lakh. The salary of the highest level 18 i.e. Cabinet Secretary is estimated to reach Rs 5.37 lakh to Rs 7.15 lakh.
What do experts say about fitment factor?
There are differing opinions regarding the fitment factor among employee organizations and financial experts. Some experts believe it to be around 2.13, while some say that it should not be less than 2.57. Many experts believe that considering inflation, DA and budget, 2.15 to 2.46 may be a more practical range.
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When will the final decision on 8th Pay Commission come?
The responsibility of the 8th Pay Commission has been handed over to the committee headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. This committee will study inflation, cost of living and economic conditions. The government will take the final decision after the report comes. Experts believe that this time special attention can be given to providing relief to lower level employees from inflation.
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