8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator

Estimate your expected salary as per 8th CPC recommendations

Calculate Your Expected Salary

Fill in your current pay details to estimate your salary under the proposed 8th Pay Commission

Your Estimated 8th Pay Commission Salary

Current Salary (7th CPC)

Basic Pay: ₹0
DA (@0%): ₹0
HRA (@0%): ₹0
Gross Salary: ₹0

Projected Salary (8th CPC)

New Basic Pay: ₹0
Expected DA: ₹0
Expected HRA: ₹0
Projected Gross Salary: ₹0

Summary

Current Gross Salary: ₹0
Projected 8th CPC Salary: ₹0
Expected Increase: ₹0 (0%)

About 8th Pay Commission

What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is the proposed next pay revision for central government employees in India, expected to be implemented around 2026. It will review and recommend changes to the salary structure, allowances, and pensions for government employees.

Expected Features of 8th CPC

  • Higher Fitment Factor: Expected to be between 2.5 to 3.0 times of 7th CPC basic pay
  • Revised Pay Matrix: New pay levels and progression system
  • Allowance Revisions: Updates to HRA, DA, transport allowance, etc.
  • Pension Updates: Changes in pension calculation methodology
  • Implementation Date: Likely from January 2026

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select your current pay level from the dropdown
  2. Enter your current basic pay
  3. Select your current DA rate (currently 50% as of 2024)
  4. Choose your applicable HRA rate based on your city classification
  5. Select the expected fitment factor (3.0 is most commonly expected)
  6. Click "Calculate" to see your projected 8th CPC salary

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented? +

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be constituted in 2025 and its recommendations are likely to be implemented from January 2026. However, the exact timeline will be confirmed by the central government.

What is the expected fitment factor for 8th CPC? +

While the official fitment factor will be determined by the 8th Pay Commission, most expectations and demands point to a factor between 2.5 to 3.0 times the current basic pay. Our calculator allows you to adjust this factor to see different scenarios.

Will allowances also increase under 8th CPC? +

Yes, the 8th Pay Commission is expected to revise various allowances including HRA, DA, transport allowance, and other special allowances. The calculator provides estimates based on current allowance percentages applied to the projected basic pay.

How accurate is this calculator? +

This calculator provides estimates based on reasonable assumptions about the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations. The actual salary structure will be determined when the official 8th CPC report is released. This tool is meant to give you a general idea of potential changes.

Will pensioners benefit from 8th CPC? +

Yes, pensioners typically receive revisions based on pay commission recommendations. The 8th CPC is expected to increase pension amounts, though the exact formula will be determined by the commission.