1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the expected next central government pay commission in India that will revise the salaries and allowances of central government employees. While not yet officially constituted (as of 2024), it's anticipated to follow the pattern of previous pay commissions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard pay commission formula:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary before revision (INR)
• Fitment Factor — Multiplier used to calculate new pay (e.g., 2.28, 2.57, etc.)

Explanation: The fitment factor determines how much the basic pay will increase. A factor of 2.28 means the salary will be 2.28 times the current basic pay.

3. Understanding Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor is the key parameter in pay commission calculations. Previous commissions used:

• 7th Pay Commission: 2.57 (2016)
• 6th Pay Commission: 1.86 (2006)
• 5th Pay Commission: 1.31 (1996)

The actual 8th Pay Commission factor will be determined when the commission is constituted.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips:

• Enter your current basic pay (not including allowances)
• Use the expected fitment factor (2.28 is provided as a placeholder)
• The calculator shows both the increase amount and new basic pay

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: Expected around 2026, but this is speculative as the government hasn't officially announced it yet.

Q2: What was the 7th Pay Commission fitment factor?
A: The 7th Pay Commission recommended a fitment factor of 2.57.

Q3: Will allowances also increase similarly?
A: Typically, allowances are a percentage of basic pay, so they would increase proportionally.

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

Q5: Does this include DA merger?
A: No, this calculator assumes a simple multiplication. Actual implementation may involve DA merger.