A plain-English guide to what the 8th Pay Commission is, how pay revisions work, and how this free tool estimates your numbers.
The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is a body constituted by the Government of India to review and recommend changes to the salaries, allowances and pensions of central government employees and pensioners. It was constituted on 16 January 2025 and formally notified through a Gazette notification dated 3 November 2025, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.).
Pay commissions are set up roughly once a decade. The 7th CPC took effect in 2016 and introduced the pay matrix and a fitment factor of 2.57. The 8th CPC is expected to build on this with a fresh fitment factor and updated allowances.
The heart of any pay commission is the fitment factor:
On implementation, accumulated DA is merged into the revised basic (the fitment factor neutralises DA), and a fresh DA cycle begins at 0%. Allowances like HRA are recalculated on the higher revised basic.
| Component | 7th CPC | 8th CPC (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Fitment factor | 2.57× | 2.0–3.0× (proposals to 3.68×) |
| Minimum basic pay | ₹18,000 | To be decided |
| HRA (X/Y/Z) | 24% / 18% / 9% | Likely retained or revised |
| DA at start | ~55–60% | Resets to 0% |
Our tool multiplies your current basic by the fitment factor you choose, recalculates HRA on the revised basic by city category, carries transport allowance forward, optionally deducts NPS for in-hand pay, and compares the result with your current emoluments. It also offers dedicated pension and arrears modes and a fitment-factor comparison table.
This is an independent informational tool, not an official government service. The 8th Pay Commission has not finalised the fitment factor, pay matrix or allowance rules. All outputs are estimates. See our full disclaimer.