The 8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor has increased.

Currently, the 7th Pay Commission is in effect, and its tenure will officially end on December 31. The eighth pay commission will thereafter be implemented. With the new commission, central employees can expect a significant increase in salary and pension. The central government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, benefiting around 50 lakh central employees and 65 lakh pensioners.

 All central employees and pensioners are closely watching the 8th Pay Commission to see how much their salaries and pensions will increase. Meanwhile, the National Council Joint Consultative Mechanism (NCJCM) has submitted the proposed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the commission.

NCJCM Secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra stated that the council is demanding a 2.86 fitment factor. If the government accepts this demand, employees can expect a huge salary hike!

Current News on the 8th Pay Commission Today.

  • If the fitment factor is set at 2.8, the minimum salary will jump from ₹8,000 to ₹51,480 per month.
  • Pensioners will also benefit! The minimum pension may increase from ₹9,000 to ₹25,740.
  • If the fitment factor is 2.86, salaries of Lower Division Clerks, Managing Clerks, and Administrative Staff may increase to around ₹57,000 per month!



8th Pay Commission update.

  • Currently, Level-2 employees earn ₹19,900 per month under the 7th Pay Commission.
  • With the 8th Pay Commission, their salary is expected to increase by ₹37,000! 
  • The 8th Pay Commission was announced earlier this year and is likely to be implemented from January 2026.
  • For reference, the 7th Pay Commission was set up in 2014 and came into effect in 2016.
  • The 7th Pay Commission will be in effect until December 31, 2025.