Fitment Factor Hike 2026: 8th Pay Commission Latest Update Every Central Government Employee Must Know

Fitment Factor 2026

The fitment factor is a multiplier used to determine the revised basic pay of central government employees when a new Pay Commission is implemented. It is applied to the existing pay to calculate the new basic salary, which subsequently affects Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and pensions. With discussions ongoing around the 8th … Read more

Central Employees Alert! 8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor 2026 | Key Updates on Salary Hike

Fitment Factor 2026

The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is set to revise pay scales, allowances, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners, with its recommendations expected to be effective from January 1, 2026 once finalized. As part of the pay revision process, the fitment factor a key multiplier applied to existing basic pay will determine how … Read more