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Even if the final notification is delayed, employees will be entitled to substantial arrears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Math of Arrears:<\/strong> Depending on the final fitment factor (projected between 2.57 to 3.0), employees could receive a consolidated arrear for up to 20 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1 Employees:<\/strong> Minimum expected arrear is around <strong>\u20b93.6 Lakh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Senior Level Officers:<\/strong> Arrear payouts could go up to <strong>\u20b915 Lakh<\/strong>. This lump sum will cover the difference between the old basic pay and the revised salary retrospectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementation Timeline:<\/strong> The government constituted the commission in late 2025, granting it 18 months to submit recommendations. 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