India, May 12 -- One of the biggest discussions around the 8th Pay Commission is whether central government employees will see a massive jump in salaries. In recent months, many reports and social media discussions claimed that the fitment factor could rise to 3.83, leading to expectations of salaries nearly tripling. However, the latest financial calculations suggest that such a large increase may not be practical under the current economic conditions.

The main reason behind the changing estimates is the Dearness Allowance (DA), which is projected to reach nearly 60% by January 1, 2026. Since DA plays a major role in deciding the fitment factor under every Pay Commission, experts now believe the likely fitment factor could remain closer...