Updated July 2026. The 8th Central Pay Commission was formally constituted on 3 November 2025. Its report is expected around mid-2027, and the revised pay is expected to apply retrospectively from 1 January 2026 — which means central government employees and pensioners are likely to receive arrears for the months in between. The fitment factor is not final yet: public projections range from 1.92 to the staff side’s demand of 3.83. Use the calculator below to see what each scenario would do to your salary. See level-wise projections for all 18 pay levels on our salary tools hub.
How the 8th CPC salary is calculated
The method every Pay Commission has followed: Revised basic pay = current basic pay × fitment factor. On implementation day, Dearness Allowance resets to 0% because the accumulated DA is merged into the new basic. HRA is then paid as a percentage of the revised basic (30% / 20% / 10% for X / Y / Z cities), and deductions such as NPS (10% of basic + DA) apply on the higher base.
8th Pay Commission timeline (as known in July 2026)
| Commission constituted | 3 November 2025 (Gazette notification) |
| Report expected | Around mid-2027 (~18 months from constitution) |
| Effective date | 1 January 2026 (retrospective, as per past practice) |
| Arrears | Expected for the period between 1 Jan 2026 and actual disbursement |
| Fitment factor | Not final — projections: 1.92 / 2.57 / 2.86 / 3.0; NC-JCM demand 3.83 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the 8th Pay Commission salary calculator official?
No. The 8th CPC report has not been submitted yet, so no official fitment factor exists. This calculator shows illustrative projections for the commonly discussed scenarios (1.92, 2.57, 2.86, 3.0 and the NC-JCM demand of 3.83) applied to your current basic pay.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
The commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and is expected to take about 18 months for its report (around mid-2027). Whenever it is approved, revised pay is expected to apply retrospectively from 1 January 2026, which means arrears for the intervening period.
What is the fitment factor?
The fitment factor is the multiplier applied to your existing basic pay to arrive at the new basic pay. In the 7th CPC it was 2.57. For the 8th CPC, projections discussed publicly range from 1.92 to 3.83, but nothing is final.
Will DA become zero after the 8th Pay Commission?
Yes, historically Dearness Allowance is reset to 0% on implementation because the accumulated DA is merged into the revised basic pay. DA then starts accruing again from the next revision cycle.
Will pensioners also benefit from the 8th CPC?
Yes. Pension is revised using the same fitment principle applied to basic pension, and Dearness Relief follows the same reset-and-accrue pattern as DA.
Disclaimer: NaukriAlert24 is not affiliated with the Government of India. All figures above are illustrative projections based on publicly reported scenarios. Official numbers will come only from the 8th CPC report and the Government’s resolution — check doe.gov.in for official updates.