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8th CPC Salary Projections: How Fitment Factors Will Impact Central Government Employees

The 8th CPC's proposed fitment factors of 1.92 to 2.86 could raise salaries for over 40 lakh central government employees by 21-40%. Level 3 employees may see base pay increases from ₹28,800 to ₹70,000 depending on the multiplier.
Manoj Kumar July 31, 2025 2 min read
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NEW DELHI: The upcoming 8th Pay Commission (CPC) revisions are set to reshape salary structures for over 40 lakh central government employees. Analysts predict that the proposed fitment factors of 1.92 to 2.86 could result in significant salary increases, with Level 3 employees potentially seeing raises ranging from 21% to 40%.

Understanding the Fitment Factor Mechanism

The 8th CPC’s salary framework will apply a multiplicative factor to existing pay scales, with the exact multiplier yet to be finalized. For Level 3 employees, who include roles like junior engineers and assistant section officers, the projected increases are based on the following factors:

  • 1.92: 21% increase
  • 2.08: 25% increase
  • 2.28: 30% increase
  • 2.57: 38% increase
  • 2.86: 40% increase

These estimates are derived from existing pay scales and are subject to final approval by the government. The revised structure will also incorporate adjustments for housing allowances, travel allowances, and other benefits.

Salary Projections for Level 3 Employees

Using the base pay scale of ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, the potential salary ranges for Level 3 employees under different fitment factors are as follows:

  • 1.92: ₹28,800 to ₹48,000
  • 2.08: ₹31,200 to ₹52,000
  • 2.28: ₹34,800 to ₹58,000
  • 2.57: ₹39,600 to ₹65,000
  • 2.86: ₹42,000 to ₹70,000

These figures represent base salaries and do not include additional benefits like Dearness Allowance (DA) or House Rent Allowance (HRA), which will be recalculated based on the new structure.

Impact on Government Operations

The proposed salary revisions could have wide-ranging implications for public sector operations. With a significant portion of the workforce in this pay bracket, the estimated total cost increase could reach ₹15,000-20,000 crore annually. This has prompted discussions about the economic impact on the public exchequer and the need for efficient resource allocation.

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While the government has not yet finalized the exact factors, the projected changes are expected to take effect by mid-2024. Employees are advised to monitor official communications for the final implementation details.

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