1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the proposed next central government pay commission in India that will revise the salaries and allowances of government employees. The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate new basic pay from the old basic pay.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formulas:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary before revision (INR)
• Fitment Factor — Multiplier for salary revision (e.g., 2.28, 2.57, etc.)
• Allowances — Sum of all allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) in INR

Explanation: The fitment factor is applied to the old basic pay to calculate the new basic pay under the revised pay structure. Allowances are then added to get the total salary.

3. Importance of Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor determines the extent of salary increase for government employees. A higher factor means greater salary revision. The 7th CPC used 2.57 as the fitment factor.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay, expected fitment factor (use 2.28 as default estimate), and total allowances. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the expected fitment factor for 8th CPC?
A: While not officially announced, estimates suggest it may be between 2.28 to 3.00 based on historical trends.

Q2: When will 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: Expected around 2026, as pay commissions are typically implemented every 10 years.

Q3: Are allowances also multiplied by fitment factor?
A: No, only basic pay is multiplied. Allowances are calculated separately and added to the new basic pay.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides an estimate based on the expected calculation method, but actual implementation may vary.

Q5: What was the 7th CPC fitment factor?
A: The 7th Pay Commission used a fitment factor of 2.57 for most employees.