8th Pay Commission Salary Hike 2026: How basic pay of Level 1-5 central govt employees may rise at different fitment factors

Central government employees eagerly await the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations for salary revisions. While the exact quantum of increase remains unknown, applying potential fitment factors like 1.92, 2.15, or 2.57 offers a glimpse into possible hikes for Level 1-5 employees. The fitment factor, determined by economic and organisational factors, plays a crucial role in these salary adjustments.