Anticipation grows for the formal setup of 8th Pay Commission, focusing on fitment factor and revision of central government employees' salaries and retirees' pensions.
In the best-case scenario, if the 8th Pay Commission repeats a fitment factor of 2.57, salaries under Pay Band 1 may see significant increases.
Entry-level salaries in different levels of Pay Band 1 could rise substantially, with Level 5 starting at Rs 75,044 if the fitment factor is 2.57.
The 8th Pay Commission's setup is awaited after government approval, with historical timelines indicating an 18-month period for the panel to submit its report for implementation.