fitment factor

29 Dec

8th Pay Commission Likely from January 2026, Big Pay Hike Expected for Central Government Employees

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia8th Pay Commission, Central Government employees, fitment factor, Salary Hike

New Delhi, December 29, 2025: Expectations are running high among central government employees and pensioners over the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026. Approved by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, the new pay commission is set to revise salaries, pensions and allowances for a large section of the government workforce, with the proposed fitment factor emerging as the most crucial element in determining the scale of the hike. As per media reports and preliminary assessments, if the fitment factor is fixed at the upper end of the expected range,…

22 Jul

8th Pay Commission to Be Implemented from January 1, 2026; Salary Hike for Central Employees

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia8th Pay Commission, fitment factor, government employees, pension revision, Salary Hike

New Delhi, July 22, 2025: In a major announcement, the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect across India from January 1, 2026. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step toward enhancing the earnings of central government employees and pensioners.The new pay commission will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for an estimated 50 lakh central government employees and around 65–68 lakh pensioners. The Finance Ministry has already initiated the process of collecting suggestions from ministries, departments, and state governments to assist in framing the recommendations. This…