8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor & Salary Hike Projections

8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor & Salary Hike Projections

Set to launch in Jan 2026, the 8th Pay Commission promises revised salaries and pensions for central government employees in India.

The fitment factor is a multiplier that calculates salary and pension hikes. It’s key to financial changes under the 8th Pay Commission.

Under the 7th Pay Commission, a 2.57 fitment factor raised minimum pay from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000 and pensions from ₹3,500 to ₹9,000.

 Expected between 2.28 and 2.86, the new factor could raise the basic pay to ₹41,000–₹51,480, boosting employee finances.

The 8th Pay Commission will be implemented in January 2026, with its establishment likely by mid-2024.

By revising salaries and pensions, the 8th Pay Commission is set to improve the financial well-being of government employees and retirees.

Discover how the 8th Pay Commission and its fitment factor could transform salaries. Stay informed—explore all the details now!

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