🧾 8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Explained: What It Means for Your Salary in 2026
Published by: Vizzve Finance | Category: Government Salary Updates | Updated: May 10, 2025
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📌 What Is the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission is an upcoming initiative by the Indian government aimed at revising the salary structure, pensions, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners. Scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2026, this commission seeks to adjust compensation in line with current economic conditions, inflation, and the overall cost of living.
📈 Understanding the Fitment Factor
The fitment factor is a crucial multiplier used to calculate the revised basic salary of central government employees when a new pay commission is implemented. It standardizes salary hikes across various pay levels.
Formula:
New Basic Pay = Old Basic Pay × Fitment Factor
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For instance, under the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57. If an employee's basic pay was ₹10,000 under the 6th Pay Commission, it became ₹25,700 (₹10,000 × 2.57) under the 7th Pay Commission.
💰 Expected Fitment Factor in the 8th Pay Commission
Reports suggest that the 8th Pay Commission may propose a fitment factor ranging between 2.28 and 2.86. This range indicates a substantial increase in the basic pay of central government employees.
For example, with a fitment factor of 2.86, an employee earning a basic pay of ₹20,000 would see it rise to ₹57,200 (₹20,000 × 2.86).
📊 Projected Salary Changes
Here's a comparison of basic pay under the 7th and projected 8th Pay Commissions:
| Old Basic Pay (6th CPC) | 7th CPC (2.57) | 8th CPC (2.86) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹25,700 | ₹28,600 |
| ₹15,000 | ₹38,550 | ₹42,900 |
| ₹20,000 | ₹51,400 | ₹57,200 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹64,250 | ₹71,500 |
| ₹30,000 | ₹77,100 | ₹85,800 |
| ₹35,000 | ₹89,950 | ₹100,100 |
| ₹40,000 | ₹102,800 | ₹114,400 |