Experts are of the opinion that this time the fitment factor (8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor) — the multiplier used to calculate the increase in basic salary — could be around 2.86.

8th Pay Commission: Central government employees and pensioners have been eagerly waiting for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Along with that, the employees are also wondering whether the Dearness Allowance (DA) will be merged with the basic salary this time. It is important to note that the government has announced that the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect from January 1, 2026, while the 7th Pay Commission will remain in force until December 31, 2025.

The Central government employees have demanded that as per the old rule, when the DA crosses 50 percent, it sh

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