1. What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Pay Commission is the proposed next central government pay commission in India that will recommend salary revisions for government employees. This calculator helps estimate potential salary changes based on expected fitment factors 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., 2.57 was used in 7th Pay Commission)
• DA — Dearness Allowance percentage
• HRA — House Rent Allowance percentage
• Allowances — Other fixed allowances

3. Importance of Salary Calculation

Details: Accurate salary estimation helps government employees plan their finances and understand the potential impact of pay commission recommendations on their take-home pay.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay, expected fitment factor (typically between 2.0-3.0), current DA percentage, HRA percentage, and any fixed allowances. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: The exact timeline is not yet announced, but it's expected around 2026-2027.

Q2: What was the fitment factor in previous commissions?
A: 7th Pay Commission used 2.57, 6th used 1.86, and 5th used 1.74.

Q3: Will all allowances increase proportionally?
A: Most allowances are calculated as percentage of basic pay, so they will increase with the new basic pay.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides estimates based on expected formulas, but actual implementation may vary.

Q5: Does this include tax calculations?
A: No, this shows gross salary only. Tax deductions would need separate calculation.