Oct 21, 2026, 11:58:00 AM IST

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The employee and pensioner bodies base their fitment factor demands partly on the Aykroyd formula, developed in 1937 and adopted by the 15th Indian Labour Conference in 1957 to determine need-based minimum wages. However, the formula is only one consideration. The government also considers its budget for salaries and allowances when deciding the fitment factor.

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During the 7th Pay Commission process, the National Council–Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) proposed a 3.71 fitment factor. The government ultimately notified a multiplier of 2.57. For the 8th Pay Commission, experts have indicated a possible fitment factor between 2.0 and 2.50. The actual factor will be known once the government notifies the recommendations.

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This table provides the existing basic pay figures used to calculate estimated revised salaries under the different 8th Pay Commission fitment-factor scenarios.

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The table shows the estimated revised basic pay for employees in Levels 1-5 when their existing basic pay is multiplied by 2.62.

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The calculations illustrate the revised basic pay under a 3.0 multiplier. These are estimates, not approved 8th Pay Commission salaries.

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A higher multiplier produces a larger estimated revised basic pay. The final amount will depend on the fitment factor approved by the government.

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This scenario illustrates the potential revised basic pay if a 3.833 multiplier were applied to existing Level 1-5 basic salaries.

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This is the highest fitment-factor scenario in the calculation. The figures are illustrative; the final revised salaries will depend on the government's decision.

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