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8th Pay Commission Begins Delhi Talks on Fitment Factor, Pensions
The 8th Pay Commission began stakeholder meetings in New Delhi on Friday, August 7, 2026, to discuss salaries, pensions, and working conditions. Discussions will continue until August 10, with further meetings planned…
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The 8th Pay Commission began stakeholder meetings in New Delhi on Friday, August 7, 2026, to discuss salaries, pensions, and working conditions. Discussions will continue until August 10, with further meetings planned in Chennai, Puducherry, Jaipur, and Chandigarh through September. The commission is expected to submit its final report to the Centre by May 2027.
Central government employees are awaiting the fitment factor decision, which determines basic pay increase. Bankbazaar projections show gross pay hikes of 31% to 68% at fitment factors of 2.0, 2.38, and 2.57. Employee bodies like the National Council-JCM and All India Defence Employees' Federation have demanded a 3.833 fitment factor, while others seek up to 4.0.
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Employee bodies are demanding fitment factors as high as 4.0, but Bankbazaar's estimates show even a 2.57 factor would give only a 68% gross hike. The commission's job is to balance fair pay with fiscal reality, not to meet every demand. Watch if the final report lands near the 7th CPC's 2.57 multiplier or something lower.
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
