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8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor Range 1.83 to 4, Minimum Basic Salary May Rise to ₹72,000 from ₹18,000

The 8th Pay Commission is finalizing its report for central government employees, with a key focus on revising the fitment factor used to calculate new basic salaries. The current minimum basic of ₹18,000 could increase to between ₹32,940 and ₹72,000 based on fitment factors ranging from 1.83 to 4.00. The final recommendations are expected by May 2027, with full implementation potentially stretching to 2029-30.

27 October 2026, Hindustan

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Q1
Consider the following statements regarding the 8th Pay Commission:
1. 1.It was constituted on 3rd November 2025 and its term ended on 31st December 2025.
2. 2.The fitment factor used by the preceding 7th Pay Commission was 2.57.
3. 3.The Commission is required to submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025; it is the 7th Pay Commission's term that ended on 31 December 2025. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct as the article states recommendations are due within 18 months of constitution.
Q2
According to the article, if a fitment factor of 4.00 is applied, what would be the new minimum basic salary for central government employees, rising from the current ₹18,000?
Explanation: The article provides a clear calculation: Current minimum basic salary of ₹18,000 multiplied by a fitment factor of 4.00 equals ₹72,000. ₹32,940 corresponds to a factor of 1.83, ₹46,260 to 2.57, and ₹68,940 to 3.83.
Q3
What is the primary purpose of the 'fitment factor' in the context of a Pay Commission's recommendations?
Explanation: As defined in the article and static GK, the fitment factor is a multiplier used specifically to translate the existing basic salary of an employee to the starting point in the new pay matrix or structure recommended by the Pay Commission. It is the key determinant of the base pay hike.

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