1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the expected next central government pay revision in India, likely to be implemented around 2026. It will determine new salary structures for central government employees and pensioners.

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 around 3.0)

Explanation: The fitment factor is applied to the existing basic pay to calculate the new basic pay under the revised pay structure.

3. Importance of Fitment Factor

Details: The fitment factor determines the salary increase for government employees. Previous commissions used 2.57 (7th), 2.25 (6th), and 1.86 (5th) as fitment factors.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay (7th CPC) and the expected fitment factor (default is 3.0 based on projections). The calculator will show your expected 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: What is the likely fitment factor?
A: Projections suggest around 3.0, but the actual factor will be determined by the commission.

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

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

Q5: Will pensioners benefit similarly?
A: Typically, pension revision follows similar principles with comparable multiplication factors.