8th Pay Commission salary hike: How much arrears can Level 3 employee get at 2.0, 2.15, 2.28 and 2.57 fitment factors

As discussions around the 8th Pay Commission gather pace, central government employees and pensioners are closely watching one key factor that will determine the extent of their salary and pension revisions, that is the fitment factor. The final fitment factor approved by the government will not only impact revised salaries and pensions of employees and pensioners but will also have a significant impact on the arrears payable from the date of of the pay commission implementation.

Since arrears will also depend on the fitment factor decided by the 8th Pay Commission, here is an estimate of the monthly salary hikes and arrears for Level 3 employees at 2, 2.15, 2.28 and 2.57 fitment factors. The calculation is for 20 months of arrears for Level 3 employees.

Monthly pay difference (between 8th and 7th CPC basic pays)× number of delayed months.The revised pay is derived by applying the approved fitment factor to the existing 7th CPC basic pay. A fitment factor is a multiplier of salary and pension. A 2.0 fitment factor means the basic salary of an employee will be doubled in a new pay commission.

Monthly increase for Level 3 employee at 2.0, 2.15, 2.28 and 2.57 fitment factors
Fitment factors monthly increase for L3 employee with Rs 21,700 basic pay
Fitment factor 2.0× Rs 43,400
Fitment factor 2.15× Rs46,655
Fitment factor 2.28× Rs 49,476
Fitment factor 2.57× Rs 55,769

Fitment factors monthly increase for L3 employee with Rs 21,700 basic pay
Fitment factor 2.0× RS 21,700
Fitment factor 2.15× Rs 24,955
Fitment factor 2.28× Rs 27,776
Fitment factor 2.57× Rs 34,069

Fitment Factor- Arrears amount
Fitment factor 2.0× Rs 4.34 lakh
Fitment factor 2.15× Rs 4.99 lakh
Fitment factor 2.28× Rs 5.56 lakh
Fitment factor 2.57× Rs 6.81 lakh