8th Pay Commission: Check expected fitment factor and how it will impact salary of govt employees

8th Pay Commission: The central government is expected to approve the terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission soon. According to reports, preparations are underway, and an announcement can be expected anytime soon. It is noteworthy that the central government announced the formation of the commission in January this year. The 8th Pay Commission is to be implemented from January 1, 2026. The move will have an impact on the salary, pension and allowances and is expected to benefit more than 50 lakh central government employees and around 65 lakh pensioners.

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