1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the proposed next revision of salaries and pensions for central government employees in India. It follows the previous 7th Pay Commission and typically involves a fitment factor to adjust salaries for inflation and other economic factors.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard pay commission formula:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary under 7th Pay Commission
• Fitment Factor — Multiplier to adjust for inflation (typically between 2.5-3.0)
• Allowances — Additional components like DA, HRA, etc.

Explanation: The fitment factor is applied to the basic pay, while allowances may be revised separately based on the pay commission recommendations.

3. Understanding the Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor is crucial as it determines how much the basic pay increases. Previous commissions used:

• 7th Pay Commission: 2.57
• 6th Pay Commission: 1.86

The 8th Pay Commission factor is expected to be higher to account for inflation.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay, expected fitment factor (default is 3.0), and your current allowances. The calculator will project your new salary structure.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: Expected around 2026, as pay commissions are typically implemented every 10 years.

Q2: Is the fitment factor same for all employees?
A: Generally yes, but there may be variations for different pay levels or special categories.

Q3: Will allowances increase too?
A: Typically, allowances are revised separately and may increase by different percentages.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides estimates based on expected formulas, but actual implementation may vary.

Q5: What about pensioners?
A: Pension revisions usually follow similar formulas but may have different multipliers.