8th Pay Commission : Salary Fitment Factor of 2.57

The article discusses the 8th Pay Commission and its potential impact on central government employees’ salaries. According to Manjeet Singh Patel, National President of the All India NPS Employees’ Association, the fitment factor—a multiplier used to revise basic pay—could range between 2.1 and 2.57.

• If the factor is 2.57, employees in Level 6–8 could see their monthly salaries rise to ₹1.22 lakh.
• The 8th Pay Commission aims to bring major salary and pension revisions for central government employees and pensioners.
• Discussions are scheduled for October 7–8 in Bengaluru, with the final report expected by February or March 2027.
• The fitment factor directly affects salary, allowances, and overall emoluments.