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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Joint Action Committee seeks amendment to recruitment rules in Puducherry
The Joint Action Committee of Puducherry Electricity Department Engineer and Employees Welfare Association has urged the Puducherry Government to amend the Recruitment Rules for redesignated posts of employees belonging to various cadres in the Department and ratify them at the earliest. A spokesperson of JAC said over 2,000 employees were left in the lurch since the revised Recruitment Rules were yet to be framed. Though the posts have been redesignated, the employees were yet to receive promotion and wage hike. Workers attached to the JAC will picket the office of the Secretary to Government (Electricity) and the Puducherry Electricity Department on July 3 to highlight their grievances. The JAC said in a statement the protest was necessitated by the department's failure to address several workers' grievances that was degrading the efficiency of the power sector. The JAC has also demanded that the ad hoc posts of engineers and workers working in the department should be regularised and the benefits of the Central Pay Commission be immediately passed on to employees.
News18
10-05-2025
- Business
- News18
8th Pay Commission: How Much Salary Hike Will Central Govt Employees Get If Fitment Factor Is 2.86?
Last Updated: 8th Pay Commission: Expectations are high among government employees that the fitment factor, revised pay matrix, allowances, and pension structures will be finalised in 2025. 8th Pay Commission: The central government announced the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in January this year, well before the current pay structure expires in December 2025. The upcoming commission is eagerly awaited by millions of central government employees and pensioners, as it is expected to revise pay and pension structures significantly. According to reports, the government is already in the process of filling 42 key positions, including consultants and the chairperson of the 8th CPC. The new commission is expected to begin its work soon, once the Terms of Reference (ToR) are finalised. One of the key areas of focus will be the revision of the fitment factor, which plays a crucial role in determining salary and pension increases. The 8th Pay Commission will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances, directly benefiting over 50 lakh central government employees and over 65 lakh pensioners. What Is the Fitment Factor? The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate the revised basic pay for central government employees when a new pay commission is implemented. It ensures uniform salary hikes during the transition from the old to the new pay structure. Formula: New Basic Pay = Old Basic Pay × Fitment Factor Under the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was set at 2.57. For instance, if an employee's basic pay was Rs 10,000 under the 6th CPC, their revised pay became: If current basic pay = Rs 20,000 Then new basic pay = Rs 20,000 × 2.86 = Rs 57,200 This reflects a remarkable jump in take-home salary, especially compared to the hike seen during the previous pay commission. (Note: These are estimated values assuming a uniform fitment factor.) What Lies Ahead for Government Employees? While the government has not yet made an official announcement, expectations are high that the fitment factor, revised pay matrix, allowances, and pension structures will be finalised in 2025. Employees are particularly keen to learn whether the 8th CPC will propose a uniform fitment factor across all levels, which could simplify salary structures and enhance fairness. Until official announcements are made, government employees remain in anticipation, hoping that the 8th Pay Commission brings substantial financial relief in line with rising costs of living and inflation. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN News18. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 10, 2025, 14:15 IST
