1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the proposed next central government pay revision in India, expected to be implemented around 2026. It will determine salary structures for central government employees, following the 7th Pay Commission which was implemented in 2016.

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 (INR)
• Fitment Factor — Multiplication factor expected to be recommended (typically between 2.5-3.0)

Explanation: The fitment factor is applied uniformly to all pay levels to determine new basic pay. Allowances are then calculated as percentages of this new basic pay.

3. Importance of Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor is crucial as it determines the overall salary increase. Past commissions have used factors like 2.57 (7th), 2.26 (6th), and 1.86 (5th). The actual 8th Pay Commission factor will depend on inflation and other economic factors.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay (7th CPC) and the expected fitment factor. The default factor of 3.0 is speculative - actual may vary when officially announced.

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

Q3: Will allowances also increase?
A: Yes, most allowances are calculated as percentages of basic pay and will increase proportionally.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides an estimate based on expected methodology. Actual implementation may include additional adjustments.

Q5: Will pensioners benefit similarly?
A: Typically, pension revision follows similar principles but may have different implementation rules.