8th Pay Commission, Dec. 26 -- The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission in October, raising hopes of salary revisions for government employees.

The pay commission is expected to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances based on a key multiplier, known as the fitment factor, which is typically determined in relation to inflation.

As government employees await the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, here's a detailed look at how the fitment factor will be determined and its expected number under the proposed commission.

To address rising living costs and retain talent, the 8th Pay Commission will focus on several factors, including inflation, aiming fo...