🔢 What is Fitment Factor?
The fitment factor is the uniform multiplier used to revise basic pay from one pay commission to the next. In 6th CPC it was 1.86, in 7th CPC it was 2.57, and for 8th CPC proposals range between 1.92x and 3.83x.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are different fitment factors being discussed?
1.92 represents the exact inflation-neutral formula merging 53% DA with a 25% real wage increase. 2.57 matches the 7th CPC precedent, and 3.833 is the formal demand submitted by NC-JCM for a ₹69,000 minimum wage.