1.  Introduction

After the announcement of confirmation of the 8th Pay Commission, there is an emerging enquiry about the expected fitment factor for 8 CPC and  what will be the fitment factor formula. Before exploring the news about the expected fitment factor, we should know about the what is fitment factor? And how is it calculated? However, it needs several months and rounds of discussion for fixation, and we have to wait till then. 



8th Pay Commission: fitment factor expected & formula explained
8th Pay Commission: fitment factor expected & formula explained


2.  What is the fitment factor?

Fitment factor is considered as a multiplier factor for increasing the basic pay amount of the central government employee. For example, the fitment factor for the 7th pay commission was 2.57. And if any employee had 15500 basic pay as per the 6th pay commission, then the updated basic would be 15500 * 2.57 = 38835.


3. How do fitment factors calculate?

The union government established the pay commission for the finalization of the fitment factor. It requires so much discussion with the different stakeholders like 

  • the State government, 
  • Several union government organizations, and 
  • Employee unions. 
The fitment factor also depends upon so many things, like 
  • Inflation rate, 
  • Capacity to handle the  government’s financial burden, and 
  • Employee demands. 
The most important factor is the balance between employee demands and government affordability to fulfill the demand. 


 4. Formula for prediction of fitment factor of 8th Pay Commission:

Although it is difficult to predict the exact amount of the fitment factor, we can make an estimation of the fitment factor by looking at the previous pay commissions like 6th and 7th pay commission. Experts suggest that the fitment factor can be linked with the prevailing Dearness Allowances of that time period. When DA was high, the fitment factor also was high, when DA was low, the fitment factor was also low.  

  • In the 6th pay commission fitment factor was 1.86 and during that DA was 26%. 
  • In the 7th pay commission fitment factor was 2.57 and during that time DA was 125%. 
  • Based on estimation, during the implementation of  8th pay commission, the DA will be around 60 - 65 % and the experts are expecting that the fitment factor will be around 2.26 ~ 2.86.
 However, nothing is confirmed.

Pay Commissions

DA (%)

Fitment Factor

6th CPC

26

1.86

7th CPC

125

2.57

8th CPC

60 - 65

~ 2.26 - 2.86

5.Summary:

  • The fitment factor is the basis for the revising basic pay.
  • 8th Pay commission fitment factor will depend on inflation, financial burden, and employee demands.
  • Experts estimate that the 8th Pay commission fitment factor will be around 2.26 - 2.86



6. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ):


1. What is the fitment factor?

The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate revised basic pay for central government employees. For example, in the 7th CPC, it was 2.57, meaning a basic pay of ₹15,500 became ₹38,835 (₹15,500 × 2.57)

2. What is the Expected Fitment Factor for the 8th Pay Commission?

Based on the expert estimation the fitment factor will be around 2.26 to 2.86 in 8th Pay commission. 

3.What is the formula for calculation of the fitment factor?

The fitment factor is determined by the Union Government after consulting with state governments, organizations, and employee unions, considering factors like inflation, financial burden, and employee demands.