8th Pay Commission: 5 key aspects beyond fitment factor that could shape salary and pension revision, expert explains
The 8th Pay Commission, constituted on 3 November 2025, is expected to submit its final report by May-June 2027.
The Commission has held consultation rounds with employee unions and pensioners, including regional meetings in Bhubaneswar and Kolkata in July 2026.
Adhil Shetty, CEO of Bankbazaar, says recommendations will be shaped by inflation, cost of living, economic conditions, and pay parity across government service levels.
Employee unions demand a fitment factor over 3, but experts believe a broader set of economic and fiscal parameters will determine the final outcome.
The revision will affect over 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners, covering salaries, pensions, and allowances.
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