8th Pay Commission Latest News, Salary Calculator & Updates (2025)
Get the latest updates on the 8th Pay Commission salary increase, fitment factor, pay matrix, HRA changes, and more. Use our 8th Pay Commission Calculator to estimate your new salary.
8th Pay Commission Overview
What is the 8th Pay Commission?
The Pay Commission is a government-appointed body that revises the salary structure of government employees, including pensioners. The last (7th) pay commission was constituted in 2014 and its term ends in 2026. Two years in advance, the union has decided to appoint an 8th pay commission with one chairperson and two members.
8th Pay Commission Salary Increase & Fitment Factor
The fitment factor is a multiplier applied to the current basic pay to determine the revised salary. For the 8th Pay Commission, various sources suggest different fitment factors:
- 2.28: This would increase the basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹41,040.
- 2.86: This would raise the basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480.
8th Pay Commission Implementation Date & DA Calculation
- The 8th Pay Commission is likely to be implemented from January 2027 as the 7th Pay Commission term ends in 2026.
- Upon implementation, the Dearness Allowance (DA) will reset to zero and accumulate over time.
- Historically, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) percentages have been adjusted during pay revisions.
- For example, the 7th Pay Commission reduced HRA from 30% to 24%. This may occur with the 8th Pay Commission as well.
Salary & Pay Matrix Details
Pay Scale for Different Employee Levels
Expected 8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor 2.86, The Expected Basic Salary structure will be:
- Level 1 (e.g., Peons, Attendants): From ₹18,000 to ₹51,480
- Level 2 (e.g., Lower Division Clerks): From ₹19,900 to ₹56,914
- Level 3 (e.g., Constables, Skilled Staff): From ₹21,700 to ₹62,062
- Level 4 (e.g., Grade D Stenographers, Junior Clerks): From ₹25,500 to ₹72,930
- Level 5 (e.g., Senior Clerks, Technical Staff): From ₹29,200 to ₹83,512
- Level 6 (e.g., Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors): From ₹35,400 to ₹101,244
- Level 7 (e.g., Superintendents, Section Officers): From ₹44,900 to ₹128,414
- Level 8 (e.g., Senior Section Officers, Assistant Audit Officers): From ₹47,600 to ₹136,136
- Level 9 (e.g., Deputy Superintendents of Police, Accounts Officers): From ₹53,100 to ₹151,866
- Level 10 (e.g., Group A Officers, Entry-Level Civil Services): From ₹56,100 to ₹160,446
Pension, DA and HRA Benifits
How will pensioners Benefit?
- One important proposal under the 8th CPC is to apply a fitment factor, a coefficient used to recalibrate salaries and pensions.
- Reports suggest a potential fitment factor of 2.86, a huge increase in pensions.
- For example, the current minimum pension of ₹9,000 per month could increase to around ₹25,740 per month, which would represent an increase of 186%.
HRA & Allowance Changes
Assuming that 8th CPC recommends a fitment factor of 2.86, the minimum basic pay may increase from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480. Applying current HRA rates:
- City X (24%): ₹51,480 × 24% = ₹12,355.20
- City Y (16%): ₹51,480 × 16% = ₹8,236.80
- City Z (8%): ₹51,480 × 8% = ₹4,118.40
Apart from HRA, the 8th CPC is expected to review and possibly increase other allowances, namely:
- Drought Allowance (DA): A periodic adjustment to reduce inflation, currently at 53% as on July 1, 2024.
- Travel Allowance (TA): To cover travel or work-related travel expenses.
- Education Allowance: Financial assistance for the education of employees’ children.
- Medical Allowance: Reimbursement for health care expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3.68 fitment factor?
The fitment factor of 3.68 represents the proposed coefficient to be used to calculate the revised salaries and pensions of central government employees during the 7th Pay Commission negotiations. But the government settled on 2.57.
What is pay level 8 salary?
According to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), Pay Level 8 corresponds to the basic pay scale of ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. This level usually includes posts like Senior Section Officers and Assistant Audit Officers.
According to the 8th pay commission, the expected minimum basic salary for Level 8 positions is from ₹47,600 to approximately ₹1,36,136. This represents a huge rise of ₹88,536.
What is the salary of 4200 grade pay?
Under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a Grade Pay of ₹4,200 corresponds to Pay Level 6 in the pay matrix. The initial basic pay for this level is ₹35,400. This level usually includes posts like Asst. section officers, sub-inspectors, Income Tax Inspectors, junior statistical officers, etc. Typically all employees in Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C categories.
How to calculate the 8th pay salary?
You can calculate the expected salary after the 8th pay commission here. Calculate Salary
What is da the 8th pay commission?
Currently, DA is 57% of Basic Salary. Once the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, this DA will merge with Basic Salary and come to Zero.
Who is eligible for 8th pay commission?
Central Government Employees, Pensioners, Public Sector Undertakings and Autonomous bodies employees and State Government Employees (If State adopts central pay commission with or without modifications).
Who will not be eligible for the 8th Pay Commission?
Private sector employees, Contractual/temporary employees and State government employees if their state does not adopt the 8th pay commission.
How much salary increase in 8th pay commission?
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to increase salaries by 3.68 times the current basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission. For example, for an employee with a basic salary of ₹35,400 (scale 6), this will increase to around ₹1,30,300. With allowances (DA, HRA, TA), the total monthly salary can cross ₹2.3 lakhs depending on the position and benefits.
Is 8th pay commission applicable to bank employees?
No, the 8th Pay Commission will not apply to bank employees. Public sector bank (PSB) employees are subject to a separate bipartite wage settlement process between the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and bank unions. Their salary revisions occur every five years through the Bipartite Settlement, not through the Pay Commission.
RBI and NABARD employees may get salary revisions based on government recommendations, but they also follow a different pay structure.
What will happen to DA after 8th pay commission?
After the 8th Pay Commission implementation, Dearness Allowance (DA) will likely reset to 0%, as it is expected to be merged with the basic pay when it crosses 50%, leading to a higher basic salary.
Will pension increase in 8th pay commission?
Yes. For example, if a retired employee’s current basic pension is ₹35,000, under the 8th CPC, it may increase to around ₹1,28,800 (₹35,000 × 3.68). Additionally, Dearness Relief (DR) will be calculated on the revised pension.
What is the fitment factor for pay fixation?
The fitment factor is likely to be 2.86 or 3.68 based on the previous recommendations