8th Pay Commission: There will be a bumper increase in the salary of government employees! Know what is ‘fitment factor’ and how your new basic pay will be decided.

New Delhi/Lucknow. A very important and much awaited news is coming for lakhs of central employees and pensioners of the country. Under the 8th Pay Commission constituted by the Central Government, the process of preparing the new salary and pension outline of the employees has now been expedited.

According to a special report of Moneycontrol Hindi, the increase in the in-hand salary of the employees in this new pay commission will entirely depend on the ‘Fitment Factor’. This is a multiplier by which the current basic salary of the employees is multiplied to determine the new revised basic pay. There are constant speculations among employee organizations and experts regarding its possible figures.

What is fitment factor and how does salary change?

In simple words, whenever a new pay commission is implemented, the old basic salary of the employees is multiplied by a certain number, which is called fitment factor.

• Mathematics of 7th Pay Commission: It is noteworthy that when the 7th Pay Commission was implemented in the year 2016, the government Fitment factor of 2.57x Had decided. Due to this, the minimum basic salary of central employees increased from ₹ 7,000 to Rs. ₹18,000 per month It was done.

• What are the expectations in the 8th Pay Commission: As per the ongoing discussions and expert estimates, the scope of fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission 1.92x to 2.86x It is expected to be between. However, various staff unions are demanding that in view of the rising level of inflation, it should be reduced to minimum. 3.00x or 3.25x To be kept till.

Salary Calculation Formula (Expected Scenarios)

If the government approves different fitment factors, then what effect it will have on the minimum basic salary can be understood from the mathematics given below:

1. If 2.57x fitment factor remains (same as 7th CPC):

   
   

   • Calculation: ₹18,000 (Current Minimum Basic) × 2.57

   • Possible new basic salary: ₹46,260

2. If 2.28x fitment factor is approved:

   
   

   • Calculation: ₹18,000 × 2.28

   • Possible new basic salary: ₹41,040

3. If 3.00x fitment factor (demand of employees) is adopted:

   
   

   • Calculation: ₹18,000 × 3.00

   • Possible new basic salary: ₹54,000

Important Note: As soon as the new fitment factor is implemented, the Dearness Allowance (DA) of the employees, which is running beyond 60% under the 7th Pay Commission, will be merged with the new basic pay. Zero (0%) But will be reset. After this, future DA will be calculated on the basis of new basic salary.

When will the new rule be implemented and who will get the benefit?

Recommendations of 8th Pay Commission in principle 1 January 2026 Are considered effective from. However, considering the time limit (18 months) for the formation of the Pay Commission and submission of its final report, the actual payment of the revised pay scales and the increased amount is expected to be received by the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Administrative officials have made it clear that even if there is some delay in the report, the full arrears will be given to the employees and pensioners from January 1, 2026 itself. The direct benefit of this big decision will be given to more than 48.62 lakh serving central employees and more than 67.85 lakh pensioners of the country, which will not only improve their living conditions but other facilities like House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA) will also be provided in the same proportion. Will increase.