What is the expected fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission?

Employee federations have proposed fitment factors between 2.28 and 2.86. A fitment factor of 2.28 would raise the minimum basic salary from ₹18,000 to approximately ₹41,040, while a 2.86 fitment factor would raise it to ₹51,480.

How does DA merger work when a new Pay Commission is implemented?

When a new Pay Commission takes effect, the existing Dearness Allowance (which crossed 50% in 2024) is merged into the basic pay via the fitment formula, and the DA counter for the new commission typically resets to 0%.

How does the 8th Pay Commission impact central government pensioners?

Central government pension is computed as 50% of the last drawn basic pay. When the basic pay is revised by the fitment factor under the 8th CPC, the basic pension increases by the same proportion.

Central Govt Pay Matrix 7th to 8th CPC Revision Levels 1 to 18

8th Pay Commission Salary & Pension Calculator (2026)

Estimate your revised Basic Pay, DA absorption, HRA, Transport Allowance, and net take-home salary or pension under the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

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Revised 8th Basic Pay

₹1,27,900

+₹71,800 Increase

Projected Gross Salary

₹1,74,996

7th CPC: ₹1,09,693

Net In-Hand Monthly

₹1,55,996

7th CPC: ₹97,693

Monthly Take-Home Gain

+₹58,303

+59.7% Growth

7th vs 8th CPC Head-to-Head Salary Slip Comparison

Salary Component	7th CPC (Current)	8th CPC (Projected)	Net Monthly Surge

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Understanding the 8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor, DA Merger & Rules

How the Fitment Factor Works

The fitment factor is the uniform multiplier used to transition basic pay from one pay commission to the next. In the 7th CPC, a fitment factor of 2.57 was implemented. For the 8th CPC, employee unions have advocated for fitment factors ranging between 2.28 and 2.86 to ensure real wage growth above inflation.

Dearness Allowance (DA) Absorption

Under central government rules, when Dearness Allowance crosses 50%, HRA rates automatically elevate to 30% (X), 20% (Y), and 10% (Z). Upon constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, current DA (53%+) is permanently subsumed into revised basic pay, resetting the new DA calculation baseline.

Retiral Benefits Central Govt Gratuity as per 7th & 8th CPC CCS Rules: Learn how the 1/4th emolument formula, DA merger, and ₹25L exemption apply.

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