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Open a question to see the answer. Every projected number is based on assumptions you can review and change.
Read the full disclaimerIs this an official 8th Pay Commission calculator?
No. This is an independent estimation tool. The Government has not notified a final fitment factor or 8th CPC pay matrix, so every projected figure is an estimate.
Has the 8th Pay Commission been implemented?
The Commission has been constituted and is preparing its recommendations. A final pay matrix and fitment factor have not yet been notified. The calculator therefore compares transparent scenarios, not an approved salary slip.
What is a fitment factor?
A fitment factor is a multiplier used to convert an existing basic pay into a projected revised basic pay. You can compare 1.92, 2.28 and 2.57 here, or enter your own assumption.
Why is projected 8th CPC DA set to 0%?
A new pay commission typically absorbs the existing DA into revised basic pay and restarts DA from zero. This remains an assumption for the 8th CPC, so the advanced settings let you change it.
What current DA rate does the calculator use?
The default is 60% for Central Government employees, effective from 1 January 2026 under the Department of Expenditure order. You can edit the rate in advanced settings.
Does this estimate include tax and every deduction?
No. It includes the optional employee NPS contribution but not income tax, CGHS, insurance, professional tax, recoveries or department-specific allowances. Treat in-hand pay as an indicative comparison.
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8th Central Pay CommissionOfficial Commission website, composition and notices8cpc.gov.inCabinet press releaseTerms of Reference approved on 28 October 2025pib.gov.inDearness Allowance order60% DA effective from 1 January 2026doe.gov.inHRA instructionsDepartment of Expenditure HRA compendiumdoe.gov.in