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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.

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Ref: 8PC/2026/01
Updated: 23 Jul 2026
2.86 fitment factor under discussion
Illustrative figure for design purposes only
Proposed minimum basic pay₹51,480
Current minimum pay₹18,000
Estimated effective date01.01.2027
* All figures shown are illustrative samples, not official data.
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Commission Formation

Where things stand on setting up the 8th Pay Commission

Amid ongoing demands from employee unions, discussions continue on the appointment of a chairperson and members.

21 July 2026
Fitment Factor

Could the fitment factor rise above 2.57? Here's what unions say

Different employee unions have put forward varying estimates — a quick breakdown of what's on the table.

19 July 2026
DA / DR

What the review process suggests about the next DA/DR hike

A look at the indicators and possible timing for the next dearness allowance revision.

15 July 2026
Salary Estimator

Compare pay levels against a proposed fitment factor

Get a rough sense of what your revised basic pay could look like. These numbers are illustrative examples, not official projections.

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Pay Level Current Pay Estimate (2.86x)
Level 1₹18,000₹51,480
Level 4₹25,500₹72,930
Level 7₹44,900₹1,28,414
Level 10₹56,100₹1,60,446

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Process

Estimated commission timeline

Jul 2026

Discussion & charter of demands

Employee unions are presenting their demands to the government.

Pending

Formal constitution of the commission

Appointment of chairperson and members, along with terms of reference.

Pending

Report submission & implementation

A notification typically follows after the recommendations are reviewed.

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Frequently asked questions

When will the 8th Pay Commission take effect?

An official date hasn't been announced yet. This page is a design sample and does not represent an official notification.

What is a fitment factor?

It's the multiplier applied to current basic pay to arrive at the revised basic pay under a new pay commission.

Will pensioners benefit as well?

In previous pay commissions, revised provisions were generally also made for pensioners, though specifics vary each time.

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