8th pay commission fitment factor: The fitment factor is the coefficient through which salary and pension are revised. The 7th Pay Commission had suggested a fitment factor of 2.57, due to which the minimum salary increased from ₹ 7,000 to ₹ 17,990.

8th pay commission fitment factor: Discussions have intensified regarding the 8th Pay Commission for central employees. Especially there is a strong debate on the fitment factor, which is the main basis for revision of salary and pension. Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), has recently demanded to increase in the fitment factor. He says that this step is very important in view of inflation.

What is the fitment factor and why is it important?

The fitment factor is the coefficient through which salary and pension are revised. The 7th Pay Commission had suggested a fitment factor of 2.57, due to which the minimum salary increased from ₹ 7,000 to ₹ 17,990. Now in the 8th Pay Commission, it has been suggested to keep the fitment factor at 2.86. If this demand is accepted, then the minimum salary can go up to ₹ 51,451.

How much will the salary increase?

If the fitment factor of 2.86 is implemented in the 8th Pay Commission, then the minimum salary of central employees can increase significantly from the current ₹ 17,990 to ₹ 51,451. This increase is being said to be necessary in view of inflation and rising cost of living. However, there are some rumours that the minimum wage could be between ₹34,000 to ₹35,000, but Shiv Gopal Mishra dismissed these reports and said that there is no such official confirmation.

When will the 8th Pay Commission be formed?

No official information has been given by the government regarding the 8th Pay Commission yet, but it is expected that it will be constituted in 2026. Central employees and pensioners are eagerly waiting for it. All eyes are on whether the government will make a fair and timely amendment keeping in mind inflation and rising cost of living.