A major salary-related demand has emerged under the 8th Pay Commission, as railway employee organisations have sought a substantial increase in the minimum basic pay of central government employees.
The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) has proposed a minimum basic salary of ₹69,000 for railway employees. The organisation has also recommended a fitment factor of 3.833 to support its proposed salary revision.
Railway Union Seeks Higher Minimum Pay
The employee organisation believes that the existing salary structure needs a significant revision to address rising living costs and improve the financial position of railway workers.
Its proposal aims to secure better salary benefits for employees through the upcoming 8th Pay Commission recommendations.
Fitment Factor of 3.833 Proposed
The proposed fitment factor of 3.833 is an important part of the union’s salary revision demand. The factor is used to calculate revised basic pay under a new pay structure.
However, the proposed figure is currently only a recommendation submitted by the employee organisation. It has not been approved by the government or adopted by the Pay Commission.
What Does This Mean for Government Employees?
The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing salary structures, allowances and pension-related matters. Employee organisations are presenting their demands before the Commission as part of its consultation process.
The Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and has 18 months to submit its recommendations.
Final Decision Still Awaited
Central government employees should remember that the ₹69,000 minimum basic pay and 3.833 fitment factor are demands, not confirmed salary changes.
The final salary structure will depend on the Commission’s recommendations and the government’s approval. Employees will have to wait for an official announcement before any revised salary figures can be considered final.
