
Jun 27, 2026
✦Moneycontrol.com
8th Pay Commission: How 2, 2.5, and 3 fitment factors impact salary and HRA of Level 1 to 13 employees
Central government employees await the 8th Pay Commission's fitment factor. This factor will shape salary and pension for 55 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners. Different fitment factors, like 2, 2.5, and 3, could significantly impact basic pay and HRA. Many are watching closely for potential increases.