Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor = New Basic Pay. For example, the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) used a 2.57 fitment factor. This increased the basic pay from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000, calculated as: ₹7,000 × 2.57 = ₹18,000. The consultation phase, involving official tours and meetings, is currently underway.
