Projected minimum basic salary estimates under the 8th Pay Commission and fitment scenarios.
The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to revise salary structures, fitment factors, pension calculations, and allowance systems for central government employees.
Most estimates currently assume a fitment factor between 2.57 and 3.68, though employee unions are pushing for higher revisions.
If implemented from January 2026, employees may also receive arrears for delayed implementation periods.
Historically, Central Pay Commission recommendations take time due to: