8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees' Salaries to Double? Check Your Hike!
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News18•25-01-2026, 12:56
8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees' Salaries to Double? Check Your Hike!
- •The 8th Pay Commission is gaining momentum with employee associations, led by FNPO, submitting demands for significant salary hikes.
- •FNPO proposes a minimum basic salary of ₹54,000 for Level-1 employees, based on Dr. Wallace Ackroyd's principle for a family of four's living expenses.
- •The organization advocates for a level-wise fitment factor, ranging from 3.00 for Group-C (Levels 1-5) to 3.25 for Apex-level officers (Levels 17-18).
- •A crucial meeting on February 25, 2026, will review proposals from all employee associations to prepare a final report for the 8th Pay Commission Chairperson, Ranjana Prakash Desai.
- •The final draft will cover fitment factors, various allowances, and special provisions for railway personnel, raising hopes for central government employees.
Why It Matters: Central government employees anticipate significant salary hikes with the 8th Pay Commission, driven by FNPO's proposals.
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