8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Could Raise Central Employees' Gross Salary by 31-68%
Central government employees await the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations on the fitment factor, which influences salary revisions. While the National Council - Joint Consultative Machinery has requested a 3.833 fitment factor, experts suggest a range between 2.0 and 2.57 is more likely. Historical data shows that gross salary increases have varied despite different fitment factors, with projections indicating a potential 31-68% rise in gross pay for Levels 1 to 18 employees, depending on the final fitment factor and allowance calculations.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 21 Jul, 09:57 am. Other outlets followed.