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FNPO has proposed higher salaries and a multi-level fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission, with recommendations sent to NCJCM and Ranjana Prakash Desai for review.
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The Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) has formally submitted its suggestions for the 8th Pay Commission, focusing on higher salaries, better increments, and a revised pay structure for postal employees across all groups.
The recommendations have been sent to the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery), which is currently collecting inputs from various central government employee bodies.
The staff side of the National Council (Staff Side) of NC-JCM has initiated the process of preparing its memorandum for the 8th Central Pay Commission, signalling that formal work related to pay revision demands has begun.
According to an official communication dated January 20, 2026, office accommodation has already been allotted to the 8th Pay Commission at Chandralok Building, Janpath, New Delhi. Once the commission becomes operational, employee representatives are expected to submit a memorandum covering common service matters of central government employees.
NCJCM Meeting On February 25
As reported by ET Wealth, Sivaji Vasireddy, Secretary General of FNPO and a member of NCJCM (Staff Side), said that:
NCJCM will meet draft committee members on February 25, 2026
Inputs from all employee organisations will be reviewed
A final recommendation report will then be sent to 8th Pay Commission chairperson Ranjana Prakash Desai
The final draft will cover:
- Fitment factor
- Minimum and maximum wages
- Allowances (including for Railway staff)
- Overall pay structure
- This was confirmed to ET Wealth Online by Vasireddy.
- Multi-Level Fitment Factor: 3.0 to 3.25 Proposed
One of FNPO’s key demands, as reported by ET Wealth, is a graduated fitment factor instead of a single uniform number.
FNPO argues that earlier pay commissions did not apply rationalisation evenly across levels. To correct this, it has proposed different multipliers ranging from 3.0 to 3.25, depending on seniority.
“Our fitment factor calculation is based on the Akroyd formula, assuming a four-member family,” Vasireddy told ET Wealth.
What Is the Akroyd Formula?
The Akroyd formula, which was developed by Dr Wallace Akroyd, estimates minimum living wages.
Considers:
- 2,700 calories of food per adult
- Clothing
- Housing and other basic needs
- Level-Wise Fitment Factor Proposal
According to ET Wealth, FNPO has suggested the following structure:
1. Lower Levels (Level 1 to 5)
Uniform fitment factor: 3.00
Aim: Strong wage correction where real incomes have eroded the most
2. Mid Levels (Level 6 to 12)
Fitment factor: 3.05 to 3.10
Reason:
Higher skill requirements
Supervisory roles
Increased responsibility
3. Senior Administrative Levels (Level 13 to 15)
Moderate increase
Designed to reward leadership roles
Avoids sharp salary jumps
4. Apex Levels (Level 16 onwards)
Highest factors (up to 3.25)
Applied selectively
Prevents pay compression and hierarchy issues
FNPO told ET Wealth that this approach is in line with earlier pay commissions, including the 7th CPC.
FNPO Illustrative Pay Structure for 8th Pay Commission
| Level | Status / Category | 7th CPC Entry Pay (Rs) | Fitment Factor | Proposed Minimum Pay – 8th CPC (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Entry Level (Group C) | 18,000 | 3.00 | 54,000 |
| Level 2 | Group C | 19,900 | 3.00 | 59,700 |
| Level 3 | Group C | 21,700 | 3.00 | 65,100 |
| Level 4 | Group C | 25,500 | 3.00 | 76,500 |
| Level 5 | Group C | 29,200 | 3.00 | 87,600 |
| Level 6 | Group B Entry | 35,400 | 3.05 | 1,08,000 |
| Level 7 | Group B | 44,900 | 3.05 | 1,37,000 |
| Level 8 | Group B | 47,600 | 3.05 | 1,45,200 |
| Level 9 | Group B | 53,100 | 3.05 | 1,62,000 |
| Level 10 | Group A Entry | 56,100 | 3.10 | 1,74,000 |
| Level 11 | Group A | 67,700 | 3.10 | 2,09,900 |
| Level 12 | Group A | 78,800 | 3.10 | 2,44,300 |
| Level 13 | Senior Administrative | 1,18,500 | 3.05 | 3,61,500 |
| Level 13A | Senior Administrative | 1,31,100 | 3.05 | 3,99,900 |
| Level 14 | Senior Administrative | 1,44,200 | 3.15 | 4,54,300 |
| Level 15 | HAG | 1,82,200 | 3.15 | 5,74,000 |
| Level 16 | HAG+ | 2,05,400 | 3.20 | 6,57,300 |
| Level 17 | Apex Scale | 2,25,000 | 3.25 | 7,31,300 |
| Level 18 | Cabinet Secretary | 2,50,000 | 3.25 | 8,12,500 |
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January 25, 2026, 11:26 IST
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