The 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC) is the next periodic revision of pay and allowances for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners in India. With the 7th CPC having completed its 10-year cycle, the 8th CPC is expected to come into effect from 1 January 2026. This guide explains how new salaries are calculated and how to estimate yours.
The fitment factor is the multiplier used to convert your existing 7th CPC basic pay into the new 8th CPC basic pay. Historical fitment factors:
Example: A Level 7 employee with 7th CPC basic of ₹44,900 will have a new basic of ₹44,900 × 2.86 = ₹1,28,414.
| Level | 7th CPC Basic | 8th CPC Basic (2.86×) | 8th CPC Gross (Tier-Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (MTS) | ₹18,000 | ₹51,480 | ≈ ₹62,000 |
| Level 4 (LDC) | ₹25,500 | ₹72,930 | ≈ ₹86,500 |
| Level 6 (SSC CGL) | ₹35,400 | ₹1,01,244 | ≈ ₹1,19,500 |
| Level 7 (Section Officer) | ₹44,900 | ₹1,28,414 | ≈ ₹1,51,500 |
| Level 10 (Group A entry — IAS, IPS) | ₹56,100 | ₹1,60,446 | ≈ ₹1,90,000 |
| Level 13 (Director) | ₹1,23,100 | ₹3,52,066 | ≈ ₹4,15,000 |
Estimates assume fitment 2.86×, Y-tier city HRA (18%), DA starting at 0% under 8th CPC. Actual figures will depend on official notification.
Yes. Pensioners' basic pension is revised using the same fitment factor. Additional Dearness Relief (DR) accrues over time exactly like DA for serving employees.
The 8th CPC is expected to be implemented from 1 January 2026, following the 10-year periodicity. Cabinet approval and notification typically take a few months — arrears, if any, are paid retrospectively.
Our 8th CPC calculator uses the same formulas the government has historically applied — basic × fitment factor + HRA + DA + TA. The fitment factor itself is your choice; we recommend using 2.86× as the central estimate and trying both 1.92× and 3.68× to see the range.