8th Pay Commission: Will a 5-family unit formula push fitment factor above 3.0? See the math

Sat, Mar 07, 2026 | 01:40 PM IST

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1	8th Pay Commission: Will a 5-family unit formula push fitment factor above 3.0? See the math Central government employee unions are advocating for an increase in the family unit definition from three to five members for the 8th Pay Commission. This change, they argue, could significantly boost the fitment factor, potentially exceeding 3.0 by incorporating parental care responsibilities and modern family structures.

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