The demand for a significant salary revision under the 8th Pay Commission is gaining momentum, with several central government employee organisations proposing higher fitment factors and a substantial increase in minimum basic pay.
Employee Unions Demand Fitment Factor of Up to 4.00
Different employee organisations have submitted proposals seeking fitment factors ranging from 3.61 to 4.00. These proposals aim to improve the salary structure of central government employees while taking rising household expenses and changing economic conditions into account.
The Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh has proposed a fitment factor of 4.00, which could raise the minimum basic salary to approximately ₹72,000.
Meanwhile, the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) Staff Side and Bharat Pensioners Samaj have demanded a fitment factor of 3.833, targeting a minimum basic salary of ₹69,000.
Existing Minimum Basic Salary Is ₹18,000
Under the 7th Pay Commission, the minimum basic salary was increased from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000 using a fitment factor of 2.57.
Employee organisations believe the next pay revision should consider changes in living costs, household consumption and financial requirements.
The proposals also highlight the importance of reviewing allowances and retirement benefits alongside basic salary.
Final Decision Still Pending
The 8th Central Pay Commission was formally constituted on 3 November 2025 and has been given 18 months to submit its recommendations. Its report is expected by May 2027.
However, the proposed fitment factors and minimum salary figures are demands submitted by employee organisations, not approved government decisions.
Central government employees and pensioners will have to wait for the commission’s recommendations and the government’s final approval to know the actual salary and pension revisions.
