Revised Basic Pay = Current Basic Pay × Fitment Factor (2.86)
DA = Revised Basic Pay × DA% / 100
HRA = Revised Basic Pay × HRA% / 100
Gross Salary = Basic Pay + DA + HRA + TA + Other Allowances
How to Use
Type your current 7th CPC basic pay. You can find this on your salary slip under "Basic Pay".
Select your city category for HRA and enter DA rate, TA and any other allowances.
Click Calculate to see your estimated 8th CPC gross salary with full component-wise breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 8th Pay Commission fitment factor is expected to be 2.86 (based on various analyses and recommendations). This means: Revised Basic Pay = Current Basic Pay × 2.86. The government will officially notify the final fitment factor once the commission submits its report.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from 1st January 2026. The government constituted the commission in January 2025, and the recommendations are expected before the implementation date. Arrears from January 2026 will be paid once notified.
HRA under 8th CPC is expected to be: X cities (Metro): 27%, Y cities: 18%, Z cities: 9% of revised basic pay. This is the same rate structure as 7th CPC, applied on the higher revised basic pay. The exact rates will be officially confirmed.
The minimum basic pay under 8th Pay Commission is expected to be approximately ₹51,480/month (₹18,000 × 2.86). Under 7th CPC, the minimum was ₹18,000. The maximum (Cabinet Secretary level) is expected to rise to approximately ₹2,50,000+ per month.
Typically, DA accumulated until the pay commission implementation date is merged into the basic pay before applying the fitment factor. So if your 7th CPC basic pay is ₹35,400 and DA is 53%, the revised computation may first consider the DA-merged pay and then apply fitment, or directly apply fitment on basic pay — the commission will specify the method officially.