1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to review and recommend changes to the salary structure of central government employees in India. The recommendations are anticipated to be implemented from January 2026.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic pay revision formula:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary under 7th Pay Commission
• Fitment Factor — Multiplier to be recommended by 8th Pay Commission (expected between 2.5x to 3.0x)

Note: This is a projected calculator based on expected parameters. Actual implementation may vary.

3. Importance of Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor determines how much the basic pay will increase. Previous commissions used:

• 7th CPC: 2.57x
• 6th CPC: 1.86x
• 5th CPC: 1.41x

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay (7th CPC) and the expected fitment factor (default is 2.5x). The calculator will project your new basic pay under 8th CPC recommendations.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: Expected implementation date is January 2026, with recommendations likely by December 2025.

Q2: What is the likely fitment factor?
A: Based on historical trends, experts project between 2.5x to 3.0x, but the actual factor will be determined by the Commission.

Q3: Will allowances also increase?
A: Typically, pay commissions revise both basic pay and various allowances, but this calculator only estimates basic pay revision.

Q4: Does this apply to state government employees?
A: State governments usually follow the central pay commission with some modifications after a time lag.

Q5: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides only a projection based on expected parameters. Actual implementation may differ based on final recommendations.