The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Does 2.0 fitment factor mean 2x gross pay hike for Level 1-18 employees?

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employees are currently anticipating the recommendations from the 8th Pay Commission regarding the fitment factor. While a higher fitment factor is expected, it may not lead to a substantial doubling of gross salaries. Historical data from previous pay commissions indicates that the increases in gross salaries have often been lower than the increments in basic pay.