India's 7th Pay Commission Raises Minimum Basic Pay 157% to Rs 18,000 via 2.57 Fitment Factor

Effective 1 Jan 2016, central govt civilian staff saw minimum basic pay jump from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000; a uniform 2.57 fitment factor—absorbing 125% DA—restructured all pay levels into a new matrix capped at Rs 2,50,000.

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