Central government employees await 8th Pay Commission fitment factor decision

Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting recommendations from the 8th Pay Commission, which was established in November 2025 with an 18-month timeline. Employee organisations have requested a fitment factor ranging from 3.2 to 4 or higher to calculate revised basic pay multipliers. While higher basic salaries provide long-term advantages tied to retirement benefits, increased allowances offer immediate financial relief for everyday expenses like rent and fuel. The final decision rests on the Commission's formal recommendations and government approval of revised pay structures.

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