Estimate your expected salary hike based on the upcoming 8th Pay Commission recommendations
Calculate NowExpected 30-35% increase in basic pay with fitment factor around 3.68 times of 7th CPC basic pay.
HRA, DA, and other allowances likely to be revised upwards to match current inflation rates.
Expected increase in pension benefits for retired government employees and family pensioners.
Improved medical benefits and health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
Possible expansion of child care leave policies and other work-life balance initiatives.
Further simplification of pay matrix with fewer levels and smoother progression.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from January 2026, though the exact date will be confirmed by the government. The recommendations are likely to be submitted in 2025.
Based on historical trends and current economic factors, the fitment factor is expected to be around 3.68 times of the 7th CPC basic pay. This means the minimum pay would increase from ₹18,000 to approximately ₹66,240.
The expected salary increase is projected to be around 30-35% over the 7th CPC pay structure. However, the exact percentage will vary based on your current pay level and the final recommendations of the commission.
Yes, most allowances including HRA, DA, and special duty allowances are expected to be revised upwards. The DA formula might also be reviewed to better reflect current inflation trends.
Pensioners can expect a similar percentage increase as serving employees. The minimum pension is likely to increase from ₹9,000 to around ₹33,120 based on the expected fitment factor of 3.68.
Based on current projections, the minimum pay is expected to be around ₹66,240 (3.68 × ₹18,000) and the maximum pay around ₹9,20,000 (3.68 × ₹2,50,000). These figures may change in the final recommendations.
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