8th Pay Commission News: IRTSA Proposes INR 52,000 As Minimum Basic Pay and Sliding Fitment Factors for Railway Staff

The Indian Railway Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) proposed a comprehensive pay restructure to the 8th Pay Commission. Key demands include an INR 52,000 minimum basic pay, tiered fitment factors up to 4.38, a revamped four-tier HRA system based on city population, tax-free DA, and increased operational autonomy for the Railways.TT