The latest 8th Pay Commission Update has brought big hope for central government employees and pensioners. Even though the final recommendations may take 18–20 months to fully implement, discussions about salary hike and fitment factor have already started.
The most important topic right now is the fitment factor, which decides how much the basic salary will increase.
What Is Fitment Factor in 8th Pay Commission?
The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate the new basic salary. It is multiplied by the current basic pay to decide the revised salary.
For example:
- The Seventh Pay Commission used a fitment factor of 2.57
- This increased the minimum salary from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000
Now, under the 8th Pay Commission Update, employee unions are demanding a higher fitment factor because of rising inflation and increasing living costs.
What Are Employees Demanding?
Employee organizations are asking for a fitment factor between:
- 2.86 to 3.25
If the government approves 3.25, the minimum basic salary may increase from:
- Rs 18,000 to Rs 58,500
Apart from this, employees are also demanding:
- 5% annual salary increase
- Review of House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- New system for Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Better pension revision formula
Important Meeting on February 25
The Drafting Committee of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) will meet in New Delhi on February 25, 2026.
In this meeting, employee and pensioner representatives will prepare a joint memorandum of demands for the Eighth Pay Commission. The discussion is expected to continue for about a week.
8th Pay Commission Website Launched
The official website of the 8th Pay Commission has been launched:
The government is inviting suggestions and feedback from employees and other stakeholders.
The commission was announced in January 2025 by the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
When Will 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?
- Announced: January 2025
- Official notification: November 3, 2025
- Recommendations to be submitted within 18 months
- Expected implementation: January 1, 2026
The term of the Seventh Pay Commission officially ended on December 31, 2025.
Why 8th Pay Commission Update Is Important?
The 8th Pay Commission Update is important because it will decide:
- New basic salary
- Pension amount
- Allowances
- Service rules
If the fitment factor is higher, central government employees may see a major salary increase. Now, everyone is waiting for the February 25 meeting and final recommendations.
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