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The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring significant changes to the salary and pension structure of central government employees and pensioners, with key focus areas including Dearness Allowance (DA), Dearness Relief (DR), and the fitment factor.

India

Who
central government employees and pensioners
What
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring significant changes to the salary and pension structure of central government employees and pensioners, with key focus areas including Dearness Allowance (DA), Dearness Relief (DR), and the fitment factor.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:30:01 GMT · 3h 6m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The commission is holding meetings with employee unions, representative bodies, and other stakeholders to gather inputs before finalising its recommendations.
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Around one crore beneficiaries are awaiting clarity on potential revisions, with the fitment factor widely regarded as the key determinant of salary and pension revisions under a pay commission, potentially leading to substantial increases in basic pay for central government employees and pensioners.

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