The estimated fitment factor projects the likely rise in basic salary under the 8th Pay Commission. The net increase in pay would not be that sharper, as the DA would be reset to zero. (Photo source: Envato) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Fitment factor, or the multiplication unit used for revision of salaries and pensions, remains the buzzword for central government employees who are awaiting the implementation of 8th Pay Commission.

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the pay panel was approved by the Union Cabinet last week, about 10 months after its formation was given the go-ahead.

Headed by Justice (retired) Ranjana Desai , the 8th Pay Commission would be meeting various stakeholders over the next several months, before recommending the fitment fact

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