NewsIMTS2.57 is the current fitment factor used to calculate central government employees' salaries under the 7th Pay Commission. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January 2025 to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 62 lakh pensioners. The government has begun consulting key stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training, and state governments. According to media reports, the fitment factor might increase to provide a salary hike between 30% and 34%. The fitment factor is a numerical multiplier applied to current basic pay to determine new salaries. A higher fitment factor not only increases basic pay but also affects dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and travel allowance, boosting overall earnings. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that after official notification, the chairperson and members of the 8th CPC will be nominated, and implementation will begin once recommendations are approved. (Updated 31 Oct 2025, 17:18 IST; source: link)
What is the 2.57 fitment factor in government salaries?
The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate the basic pay of central government employees. Currently, under the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor is 2.57, which means an employee's basic pay is calculated by multiplying their existing salary by this number. This factor not only determines the basic pay but also affects other allowances like dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and travel allowance. When the fitment factor increases, it results in a significant boost to the overall earnings of government employees, making it one of the most anticipated aspects of any pay commission recommendation.
Potential 30-34% salary hike in 8th Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission, scheduled to begin work in January 2025. This commission will revise pay structures for approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 62 lakh pensioners. According to recent reports, the government is considering increasing the fitment factor to provide a salary hike between 30% and 34%. The government has already started consulting with key stakeholders including various ministries and state governments. Once officially notified, the chairperson and members of the commission will be nominated, and implementation will begin after their recommendations are approved by the government.
Key Points
- 2.57 is the current fitment factor used to calculate central government employees' salaries under the 7th Pay Commission.
- The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January 2025 to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 62 lakh pensioners.
- According to media reports, the fitment factor might increase to provide a salary hike between 30% and 34%.