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8th Pay Commission — every update, explained simply
Track salary revision news, fitment factor estimates, DA/DR changes and commission progress for central government employees and pensioners — in plain, easy-to-read language.
Updated: 05 Sep 2026
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* All figures shown are illustrative samples, not official data.
Latest Updates
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8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor 2026: Expected Salary Hike & Latest Update
Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely following every development around the 8th Pay Commission. With the 7th…
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Estimate your possible revised basic pay using an illustrative fitment factor. This is a sample tool for informational purposes only — not an official calculation.
This is an illustrative estimate only, based on the factor you selected. Actual revised pay will depend on the official pay matrix once notified by the Government.
DA / DR Calculator
Quickly estimate your Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief amount at any percentage rate.
Verify the current official DA/DR rate on your official payslip or the relevant government notification before relying on this figure.
HRA Calculator
Estimate your House Rent Allowance based on your city classification (X / Y / Z) using the standard illustrative rates.
Illustrative estimate using standard X/Y/Z city-class rates. Your actual HRA depends on your city's official classification and the latest government order.
Gratuity Calculator
Estimate your retirement gratuity using the standard formula: (Basic + DA) × 15 × years of service ÷ 26, capped at ₹20,00,000.
Illustrative estimate only, using the standard formula and the current statutory ceiling of ₹20,00,000. Actual gratuity depends on your specific service rules.
PF / GPF Growth Calculator
See how your Provident Fund could grow over time with monthly contributions and compounding interest.
Simplified estimate assuming equal monthly contributions and yearly compounding at a constant rate. Actual PF/GPF growth depends on the year-by-year notified interest rate.
7th & 8th CPC Pay Matrix (Reference)
Starting basic pay under the 7th CPC, alongside a projected 8th CPC figure using an illustrative 2.86x fitment factor.
| Pay Level | 7th CPC Starting Basic | 8th CPC Projected (2.86x) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹51,480 |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹56,914 |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹62,062 |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹72,930 |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹83,512 |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹101,244 |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹128,414 |
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹136,136 |
| Level 9 | ₹53,100 | ₹151,866 |
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹160,446 |
7th CPC figures are the publicly known starting basic pay per level. The 8th CPC column is a hypothetical projection only, not an official figure.
Other Government Salary Calculators
Calculate individual components, allowances, and deductions. More calculators are added regularly.
This calculator is coming soon — we're working on it! Meanwhile, try the Salary or DA calculator above.
Pay Commission Timeline
A quick look at how pay commissions have progressed, and where the 8th CPC currently stands.
6th CPC Implemented
Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations came into effect.
7th CPC Implemented
Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations came into effect, with fitment factor of 2.57x.
7th CPC Term Nearing Completion
Discussions around the need for the next pay commission gain pace among employee unions.
8th CPC — Formation Awaited
Government's formal decision on constituting the 8th Pay Commission is awaited. We track every development here.
8th CPC — Implementation (Expected)
Illustrative timeline only. Exact dates will depend on the official notification once the commission is formed and submits its report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we get asked the most.
The Pay Commission is a body set up by the Government of India, roughly once a decade, to review and recommend revisions to the salary, allowances and pension structure of central government employees and pensioners. The 8th CPC would be the next such review after the 7th.
There is no official implementation date yet. We track and summarise every public statement, news report and union proposal on this topic as soon as it is available - please check our Latest Updates section regularly.
The fitment factor is a multiplier applied to your existing basic pay to arrive at a revised basic pay under a new pay commission. For example, the 7th CPC used a fitment factor of 2.57x. Figures for the 8th CPC discussed on this site are illustrative estimates only.
No. The Salary and DA calculators on this site are illustrative tools meant to help you understand how such calculations generally work. They are not official, and actual figures will depend on the government's official notification.
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