8th Pay Commission Calculator
Are you a Central Government employee waiting for the next salary revision? With rising inflation , the demand for the 8th Pay Commission is growing. Use this tool to estimate your projected salary hike based on likely Fitment Factors (1.96, 2.57, or 3.68).
The multiplier used to revise the basic pay. Unions are demanding 3.68x.
Disclaimer: This is an educational estimation tool based on speculative Fitment Factors. The Government of India has not yet officially notified the 8th Pay Commission rules. Please do not use this for official financial claims.
Projected New Basic Pay
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Start Free Finance Lessons →💡 What is the 8th Pay Commission?
The Pay Commission is an administrative system set up by the Government of India to determine the salaries of government employees. It is usually constituted every 10 years. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016. The 8th Pay Commission is highly anticipated to offset the rising cost of living and inflation for millions of Central Government employees and pensioners.
⚙️ How Does This Calculator Work?
This tool uses the standard Fitment Factor methodology used in previous commissions.
- Input: You enter your current Basic Pay as per the 7th CPC Matrix.
- Multiplier: You select an expected Fitment Factor (e.g., 2.57 or 3.68).
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Formula:
New Basic Pay = Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the expected date for 8th Pay Commission? ▼
Historically, Pay Commissions are implemented every 10 years. The 7th CPC was in 2016, so the 8th CPC is expected to be implemented around January 2026.
What is Fitment Factor? ▼
The Fitment Factor is a multiplier used to determine the new basic pay from the old basic pay. For the 7th CPC, it was 2.57. For the 8th CPC, unions are demanding 3.68.
Will DA merge with Basic Pay? ▼
Usually, when Dearness Allowance (DA) crosses 50%, it is merged into the Basic Pay during the pay revision to form the new Basic Pay structure.