1. What is the 8th Pay Commission Salary Increase?

The 8th Pay Commission (expected to be implemented around 2026) will likely recommend salary increases for central government employees in India. The increase is calculated by multiplying the old basic pay by a fitment factor (expected to be around 2.28 times based on Quora discussions).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary before the pay commission implementation
• Fitment Factor — Multiplication factor (expected to be around 2.28)

Explanation: The formula calculates the difference between the new salary and old salary, showing the actual increase in pay.

3. Understanding Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor is a multiplier used to adjust salaries to account for inflation and other economic factors. For the 7th Pay Commission it was 2.57, and for the 8th Pay Commission it's expected to be around 2.28 based on discussions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay in INR and the expected fitment factor (default is set to 2.28 based on Quora discussions). The calculator will show your salary increase and new basic pay.

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 confirmed?
A: No, the 2.28 factor is based on discussions and predictions. The actual factor will be determined by the Pay Commission.

Q3: Does this include all allowances?
A: No, this calculates only the basic pay increase. Allowances are typically a percentage of the basic pay.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides an estimate based on expected formulas. Actual implementation may vary.

Q5: Will pensioners get the same increase?
A: Pension revisions typically follow similar formulas but may have different implementation rules.