Good news for central government employees and pensioners! There is a demand to increase the fitment factor, which is linked to salary revisions under the 8th Pay Commission. If this happens, the minimum salary of government employees could rise from ₹17,990 to ₹51,451.
Good news for central government employees and pensioners
Their salaries and pensions may increase under the 8th Pay Commission. Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), an organization working for employees’ welfare, recently suggested raising the fitment factor to 2.86. If implemented, the minimum salary of central employees could increase to ₹51,451.
Considering the rising inflation rate in the country, the NC-JCM Secretary has urged the government to set the fitment factor at 2.86 in the 8th Pay Commission. In the previous 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was increased to 2.57, which the central government approved, resulting in the minimum salary rising from ₹7,000 to ₹17,900. This time, a hike to 2.86 is being proposed. If accepted, the minimum salary could jump from ₹17,900 to ₹51,451. However, the government has not issued any official statement on this matter.
While some reports suggest the minimum salary might increase to ₹34,000–₹35,000, Shiv Gopal Mishra has clarified that such claims are false. He emphasized that the demand remains to raise the fitment factor to 2.86.
What is the Fitment Factor?
The Fitment Factor is a multiplier used by the government to revise salaries and pensions. It serves as the basis for increasing pay. When the 7th Pay Commission was implemented, a Fitment Factor of 2.57 was recommended. This time, there are suggestions to increase the Fitment Factor, which is considered appropriate given the rising inflation rate.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be formed?
The government has not yet made any official announcement regarding the 8th Pay Commission. However, it is widely speculated that it may be constituted in 2026. All government employees and pensioners are expecting significant revisions under the 8th Pay Commission.”