The 8th Pay Commission may soon bring major salary revisions for central government employees, potentially raising the basic pay of a peon from Rs 18,000 to Rs 58,500. The Federation of National Postal Organizations (FNPO) has suggested a multi-level fitment factor and higher annual increments, which could impact employees from Level 1 to Level 18.
The Modi government is expected to implement the 8th Pay Commission soon, benefiting around 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
The FNPO has requested the government to:
Increase the fitment factor from 3.0 to 3.25
Raise the annual increment to 5%
These changes aim to boost salaries, especially for lower- and middle-level employees.
“The current basic salary of a peon is Rs 18,000. With a 3.25 fitment factor, this basic pay could increase to Rs 58,500.”
The FNPO has recommended a multi-level fitment factor to ensure uniformity across employee grades.
|
Level |
Fitment Factor |
|---|---|
|
Level 1 to 5 (Group C/D) |
3.00 |
|
Level 6 to 12 |
3.05 to 3.10 |
|
Level 13 to 15 |
3.05 to 3.15 |
|
Level 16 and Above |
3.20 to 3.25 |
“In previous pay commissions, the fitment factor was not applied uniformly across all levels. This time, a multi-level fitment factor is being demanded,” said Shivaji Vasireddy, FNPO General Secretary.
|
Level |
Current Basic Pay |
Proposed Fitment Factor |
Estimated Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Level 1 (Entry Level Group C) |
18,000 |
3 |
54,000 |
|
Level 2 |
19,900 |
3 |
59,700 |
|
Level 3 |
21,700 |
3 |
65,100 |
|
Level 4 |
25,500 |
3 |
76,500 |
|
Level 5 |
29,200 |
3 |
87,600 |
|
Level 6 (Group B Entry) |
35,400 |
3.05 |
1,07,970 |
|
Level 7 |
44,900 |
3.05 |
1,36,945 |
|
Level 8 |
47,600 |
3.05 |
1,45,180 |
|
Level 9 |
53,100 |
3.05 |
1,61,955 |
|
Level 10 (Group A Entry) |
56,100 |
3.1 |
1,73,910 |
|
Level 11 |
67,700 |
3.1 |
2,09,870 |
|
Level 12 |
78,800 |
3.1 |
2,44,280 |
|
Level 13 |
1,18,500 |
3.05 |
3,61,425 |
|
Level 13-A |
1,31,100 |
3.05 |
3,99,855 |
|
Level 14 |
1,44,200 |
3.15 |
4,54,230 |
|
Level 15 (HAG) |
1,82,200 |
3.15 |
5,73,930 |
|
Level 16 (HAG +) |
2,05,400 |
3.2 |
6,57,280 |
|
Level 17 (Apex Scale) |
2,25,000 |
3.25 |
7,31,250 |
|
Level 18 (Cabinet Secretary) |
2,50,000 |
3.25 |
8,12,500 |
“The calculation is based on the Akroyd Formula, which considers expenses for a 4-member family, 2700-calorie food, clothing, housing, and other necessary expenditures.”
Increase fitment factor to 3.25 from the existing 3.0
Annual increment to be raised to 5%
Implementation of multi-level fitment across all employee grades
Inclusion of lower- and middle-level employees in benefit calculations
“The suggestions will be part of the draft being prepared for the upcoming Pay Commission. The NC-JCM meeting is scheduled for 25 February 2026, after which final recommendations will be sent to the Chairperson of the 8th Pay Commission, Ranjana Prakash Desai,” stated FNPO.
Peons, clerks, and other lower-level staff – highest relative increase
Middle-level officers – significant pay rise due to higher fitment
Senior officers (IAS/HAG level) – increase will range from Rs 5.73 lakh to Rs 8.12 lakh
NC-JCM meeting: 25 February 2026
Draft recommendations sent to Chairperson, 8th Pay Commission
Final approval and rollout: Likely mid-2026, depending on government nod