1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the proposed next central government pay revision in India, expected to recommend salary increases for government employees. The calculator helps estimate potential salary based on expected fitment factor and allowances.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formulas:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary under 7th Pay Commission
• Fitment Factor — Expected multiplication factor (e.g., 2.28, 2.57, etc.)
• DA — Dearness Allowance percentage
• HRA — House Rent Allowance percentage
• Transport Allowance — Fixed transport component
• Other Allowances — Any additional fixed allowances

3. Understanding Salary Components

Basic Pay: Foundation of salary, used to calculate other components.
DA: Cost of living adjustment, calculated as percentage of basic pay.
HRA: Housing allowance, varies by city classification.
Transport Allowance: Fixed amount for commuting expenses.
Other Allowances: May include medical, special duty, etc.

4. Using the Calculator

Steps: Enter current basic pay, expected fitment factor, DA percentage, HRA percentage, transport allowance, and any other allowances. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: Expected around 2026, but exact dates are not yet announced by the government.

Q2: What is the likely fitment factor?
A: This is speculative; 2.28 is often discussed (similar to 7th CPC's 2.57), but the actual factor will be decided by the government.

Q3: Will all allowances increase proportionally?
A: Typically, most allowances are revised based on the new basic pay, but some may be restructured.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides estimates based on expected formulas, but actual implementation may differ based on official recommendations.

Q5: Does this include deductions?
A: No, this shows gross salary before deductions like taxes, NPS, insurance, etc.