Additional Information

8th Pay Commission Overview: As of March 30, 2025, the 8th Pay Commission has not been officially announced by the Government of India. It is expected to be constituted to revise salaries and pensions for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners, potentially effective from January 1, 2026. This calculator uses a projected fitment factor of 3.68 to estimate the salary hike, based on historical trends and inflation adjustments since the 7th CPC (implemented in 2016).

Comparison with 7th Pay Commission: The 7th Pay Commission, implemented on January 1, 2016, used a fitment factor of 2.57 to increase basic pay. In contrast, the 8th CPC is projected to use a higher factor of 3.68, reflecting a 43% higher increment over the 7th CPC base. Key differences include:

• Fitment Factor: 7th CPC: 2.57 vs. 8th CPC: 3.68 (projected)
• Minimum Basic Pay: 7th CPC: ₹18,000 vs. 8th CPC: Expected ₹26,000+
• HRA Rates: 7th CPC: 24%, 16%, 8% (X, Y, Z cities) vs. 8th CPC: Likely similar or slightly higher
• DA Trends: 7th CPC started at 0% (now ~42% in 2025) vs. 8th CPC expected to reset to 0%

How to Use This Tool: To estimate your 8th CPC salary:

1. Enter your current Basic Pay from the 7th CPC pay matrix.
2. Input your Grade Pay (if applicable, as per 6th CPC structure).
3. Select your City Category (X, Y, or Z) to determine HRA.
4. Adjust the DA Percentage (default is 42%, reflecting March 2025 rates).
5. Add any Other Allowances you receive.
6. View your projected salary breakdown, chart, and save it to history.

Additional Notes:

• This tool assumes a fitment factor of 3.68, which may differ from the official figure once announced.
• The calculator includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances, providing a comprehensive gross salary estimate.
• Historical data is stored locally in your browser for future reference.
• The 8th CPC may introduce new pay levels, revise pension calculations, or modify allowances, which are not yet reflected here due to lack of official details.
• For accurate results, ensure your 7th CPC Basic Pay is up-to-date with annual increments.

Disclaimer: These calculations are based on projections and historical patterns. Official 8th Pay Commission details may vary when announced by the Government of India.