8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Debated Ahead of Scheduled Stakeholder Meetings
Central government employees await the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations on the fitment factor, which will revise basic salaries for Levels 5-8 and others. Employee groups have demanded fitment factors ranging from 3.83 to 4.0, higher than the 7th Pay Commission's 2.57. While a 2.0 fitment factor could double basic pay, experts note that gross salary increases may be lower due to components like dearness allowance and other allowances. Discussions with stakeholders are scheduled in August and September 2026.
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economictimes broke this story on 21 Aug, 06:21 am. Other outlets followed.