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8th Pay Commission: Salary proposals, fitment factors explained ahead of May 31 deadline

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2 min read | Updated on May 06, 2026, 14:19 IST

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Here’s a clear look at key salary demands, fitment factors, and proposals under the 8th Pay Commission

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One of the most widely cited proposals emerging from general staff-side submissions suggests raising the minimum basic pay to around ₹69,000. This is based on a fitment factor of 3.83. | Image: Shutterstock.

As the May 31 deadline for submitting memoranda to the 8th Central Pay Commission approaches, discussions around salary revision expectations have gathered pace. Employee groups and unions have begun formally outlining their demands, particularly around minimum pay levels and the fitment factor that will ultimately determine the scale of salary changes.
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Different proposals are now emerging from various associations, ranging from moderate revisions to more aggressive pay hikes, reflecting a wide divergence in expectations ahead of the Commission’s review process.

The ₹69,000 benchmark

One of the most widely cited proposals emerging from general staff-side submissions suggests raising the minimum basic pay to around ₹69,000. This is based on a fitment factor of 3.83. ( Read more)

The ₹72,000 push

Taking fiscal constraints into account, the Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS) has proposed a moderated minimum pay of ₹72,000 per month, describing it as “a balanced midpoint between economic justification and fiscal prudence.” ( Read more)

Postal employees seek wider pay restructuring

In a more expansive proposal, the Federation of National Postal Organisations has called for a significant overhaul of pay structures within the postal department. Their submission indicates that salaries in higher grades could go up to ₹2.15 lakh, pointing to demands that go beyond minimum pay and focus on overall scale revisions. ( Read more)

The fitment factor

The 3.83 fitment factor, linked to the ₹69,000 benchmark, represents a moderate, widely referenced position. In contrast, the 4.6 fitment factor being pushed by unions signals a demand for a much steeper revision across pay levels.

What happens before May 31

All demands are being routed through consultation bodies like NC-JCM, where employee representatives are submitting consolidated expectations.

With May 31 set as the final date for submissions, this is the last opportunity for employees and pensioners to formally put forward their expectations, inputs that will ultimately shape the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission.
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