8th Pay Commission: The wait for the 8th Pay Commission is definitely long for government employees, but this increase in salary will bring great relief for their future.
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8th Pay Commission: There’s great news for millions of central government employees and pensioners across the country. After the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, everyone’s attention is focused on how much their basic salaries will increase. The commission’s work has begun, and salary increase calculations are beginning to emerge.
What is the mathematics of the fitment factor?
The fitment factor is crucial in the Pay Commission. It’s the multiplier used to multiply your basic salary to determine your new salary. In the 7th Pay Commission, it was 2.57, which led to a direct increase in the minimum basic salary from ₹7,440 to ₹18,000.
How much could your salary increase?
According to experts, the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission could be between 1.83 and 2.57. If the government sets the fitment factor at 2.15, salaries will see a significant increase.
Entry-level employees
Basic salary may increase from Rs 18,000 to Rs 38,700.
Mid-level officers
Basic salary may increase from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,20,615.
Top-level officers
For top-level officers, the basic salary of Rs 2.5 lakh may increase directly to Rs 5,37,500.
Will everyone receive equal benefits?
There is also debate about whether the fitment factor will be the same for everyone this time. Experts believe that the government may set a higher fitment factor for lower-paid employees and a slightly lower fitment factor for higher-paid employees to provide greater benefits to lower-paid employees. However, employee organizations demand that inflation is the same for everyone, so the fitment factor should be the same.
When will the new salary be implemented?
It is believed that employees may receive the new salary and pension benefits by the festive season of 2027. While this wait will be long for government employees, this salary increase will bring significant relief for their future.
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