Fitment factor plays a very significant role in the salary revision of the employees of the government. There is musing among employees and pensioners regarding the likelihood of increased FIT in 2025 from the 8th Pay Commission. The increment in salary shall be likely to result into changes for lakhs of government employees. The government has made important steps, which helps to speed up this process, and increased the expectation of salary increase.
Possible Change In Fitment Factor
It is demanded that the fitment factor has to be revised under 8th Pay Commission. In the last 7th pay commission, the fitment factor was 2.57 and this actually led to 14.2% increase on the salary. This time both the employee organizations are asking for a fitment factor of 2.86 that can increase a lot of salary. However, experts believe that the government is already thinking of retaining it between 1.92 to 2.28. If the fitment factor remains constant at 2.86, the minimum basic offered could be increased to ₹ 34,560.
Revision In Pension And Allowances
The pension pattern is also expected to change under the 8th Pay Commission. The government also plans to integrate the dearness allowance (DA) for pensioners with the basic pay leading to automatic increase in pension. Other than this the revisions in the House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance will also increase to offer employees higher benefits.
Prospects Of Salary Hike
If the government agrees to the fitment factor 2.86, a person who earns ₹20,000 as his basic salary can receive new salary of ₹57,200. The government has not made the final decision and an official announcement is yet to be announced 2. Experts believe that a salary hike of 40-50% can take place, and it will be completely based on the fitment factor and the other amendments.
Conclusion
The 8th Pay Commission 2025 is predicted to be of great relief to government employees and pensioners. The salary hike, alteration in allowances and revision in structure of pensions will be useful to lakhs of employees. However, the final announcement of the government is waited, and it will be clear how much the salary rise will be and what new rules are to be implemented.
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