Railway Employees Demand 3.80 Fitment Factor in 8th Pay Commission

The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association (IRTSA) told the 8th Central Pay Commission it wants a fitment factor as high as 3.80. The union submitted a memorandum with demands that include a minimum monthly pay of ₹52,600 and fitment factors of 2.92 and 3.80, with 3.50 as a middle option.

The fitment factor is the multiplier that converts a current basic salary into a new pay structure. Under the 7th Pay Commission, a factor of 2.57 turned a ₹7,000 basic into ₹18,000. If IRTSA gets its highest demand, the minimum pay would roughly triple from today's ₹18,000.

The 8th CPC started collecting suggestions in March, ran through two deadline extensions, and closed submissions on June 15. It has held meetings with unions, ministries, and pension bodies since April, with more talks scheduled for June and July.

The panel was formed on November 3, 2025, and has an 18-month mandate to deliver its final report. That means the earliest possible submission is February 2027. Past experience suggests implementation takes another two to three years after the report lands. A 2027 recommendation would likely be fully in place by 2030.

IRTSA represents a large block of railway employees and pensioners. Its demands will factor into the panel's calculations as it decides on allowances, pension formulas, and salary levels for central government workers.