8th Pay Commission Reality Check: Why 2.86 Fitment Factor May Not Happen

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The 8th Pay Commission discussion has created strong expectations among central government employees about a possible 2.86 fitment factor in 2026. Many workers believe this formula will bring massive salary hike in the 8th Pay Commission. However, financial experts and government responses suggest that such high multiplication may not be practical. This article gives a … Read more

Central Government Salary Hike 2026 Decoded: Pay Levels 1–18, Fitment Factor 2.06 and Employee Impact

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The Central Government Salary Hike 2026 is being widely discussed as a major revision that could significantly raise monthly pay for employees across Pay Levels 1 to 18. With a proposed fitment factor of 2.06, the salary revision is expected to benefit over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners, improving income security amid rising … Read more