When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?

Expected effective date is 1 January 2026, in line with the 10-year cycle followed for the 6th and 7th CPC.

What is the expected fitment factor under 8th CPC?

Most union proposals fall between 2.86 and 3.68; some demand 3.83 to 4.0. The 7th CPC fitment was 2.57.

How is revised basic pay calculated?

Revised Basic = Current Basic x Fitment Factor. Example: 50,000 x 2.86 = 1,43,000.

Will pensioners get the same hike?

Yes. The fitment factor is applied to basic pension too, and Dearness Relief is added on top.

How much arrears can I expect?

(New Gross - Old Gross) x number of delay months. Most employees will see 4-9 months of arrears.

Does HRA change with 8th CPC?

Yes - HRA is a percentage of revised basic (30/20/10 for X/Y/Z cities), so it scales up automatically.

Is this calculator official?

No. It is a planning tool. Actual figures will be released by the Government of India after the commission's report.

Can state government staff use it?

Yes, as a rough estimate. Most states adopt central recommendations with a delay.

Loading 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator 2026: What Your New Basic, HRA, DA and Arrears Could Actually Look Like

8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator 2026: What Your New Basic, HRA, DA and Arrears Could Actually Look Like

The 8th CPC is expected from 1 January 2026 for ~50 lakh central government employees and ~65 lakh pensioners. Here's a plain-English breakdown of the fitment factor, the likely salary jump, and a free India-specific calculator to run your own numbers in under a minute.

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