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 based on a fitment factor applied to current basic pay.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic pay commission formula:

Where:

• Old Basic Pay — Current basic salary under 7th Pay Commission (INR)
• Fitment Factor — Multiplier expected to be around 3.0 (exact value to be determined)

Explanation: The fitment factor is applied uniformly to all pay levels to determine new basic pay in the revised pay structure.

3. Importance of Pay Commission Calculations

Details: Pay commission revisions significantly impact government employees' salaries, pensions, and allowances. Early estimates help financial planning.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current basic pay (7th CPC) and expected fitment factor (default is 3.0 based on historical trends). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
A: Expected around 2026, following the 10-year cycle from previous pay commissions.

Q2: What was the 7th Pay Commission fitment factor?
A: The 7th CPC used a fitment factor of 2.57 applied to 6th CPC basic pay.

Q3: Is the fitment factor same for all employees?
A: Yes, the same factor applies to all pay levels, but actual multiplication may vary based on pay matrix positioning.

Q4: Will allowances also increase similarly?
A: Allowances (HRA, DA etc.) are calculated as percentages of basic pay and will increase accordingly.

Q5: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides estimates based on expected formulas. Actual implementation may vary based on government decisions.