8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor above 3 may raise salaries, but test Centre’s fiscal discipline
The 8th Pay Commission will complete half of its allocated time in August 2026. Since its constitution in November 2025, the Commission has held several consultations across the nation, including Delhi, West Bengal and Odisha. With discussions lined up in August and September, the debate surrounding the possible fitment factor has gathered pace. Prominent unions…