8th Pay Commission: Expected Fitment Factor and Salary Hike for Central Employees

8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: The government has announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, but has not yet been able to move a single step forward. The government can soon announce its formation, which is a significant gift. The government is expected to implement it in any month of the following year, 2026.

Now the question arises: What is the fitment factor going to be kept by the government? According to the fitment factor, the salary of central employees and pensioners will be increased, which will benefit about 1.2 crore families. However, the government has not yet said anything officially about the fitment factor, such things are going on in media reports.

How much can the fitment factor be?

The Modi government at the Centre can announce an increase in the fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission. It is expected that the fitment factor can be increased to 1.92. If this happens, then the salary of central employees will jump like a cheetah. The new pay base will be prepared by multiplying the existing basic salary of the employee by 1.92.

For example, if the basic salary is Rs 30,000, the new wage will be 30,000×1.92=57,600. In such a situation, the calculation of HRA will also be on the new basic, due to which the amount of HRA is also likely to increase. A large number of employees will get the benefit of this.

When can the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?

The fortunes of central employees and pensioners are going to shine, because the government can implement the 8th Pay Commission in the coming year 2026. A large number of employees will get the benefit of this. As soon as the new pay commission is implemented, there will be a huge increase in the salary.

How much DA are the employees getting?

Modi government central employees are getting the benefit of 55 per cent DA. A few days ago, the government increased the DA by 2per centt, after which it increased to 55per centt. Earlier, employees were getting the benefit of 53 per cent DA. The government increases DA every year, which is implemented fromJanuary 1y and July 1.