8th CPC Salary Hike: With the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, there can be a big jump in the income of employees getting a gross salary of Rs 50-55 thousand.
Based on the estimated fitment factor of 1.92, the basic pay of a pay-level 5 employee can increase from ₹ 29,200 to ₹ 56,064. After the merger of DA into the basic and changes in the rates of HRA-TA, the monthly gross salary can increase from ₹ 54,000 to ₹ 75,000, which will be a direct increase of about ₹ 21,000.
Imagine Suresh ji (name changed) who works in a government office. His monthly gross salary is around ₹54,000. Home EMI, children’s school fees, and daily expenses… everything depends on this salary. At the end of every month, he makes the budget for the next month in his diary and has only one hope in his mind – “When will the Eighth Pay Commission come.”
This story is not just of Suresh ji, but of lakhs of central employees of the country, whose eyes are now set on the next step of the government. Everyone just wants to know how much their salary meter will move when it is implemented.
So, today let us satisfy the curiosity of all those employees like Suresh ji whose salary is around 50 thousand, and understand what good news the 8th Pay Commission can bring for them.
Fitment Factor: The formula that will increase your salary?
The soul of any pay commission is its ‘Fitment Factor’. This is a magical number by which your current basic salary is multiplied to determine the new basic salary.
- The fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57 times.
- In the 8th Pay Commission (estimated): There has been no official announcement yet, but based on past trends and reports, it is believed that it could be around 1.92 times. We will do our entire calculation based on this 1.92 fitment factor.
8th CPC Salary Calculator: What will be the new salary of those earning 50 thousand?
First of all, we have to understand that the employee whose gross salary is between 50-55 thousand today, is at what level of the 7th Pay Commission. This employee comes under Pay Level 5, whose current basic pay is ₹ 29,200.
Let us now see how big will be the change in their salary after the 8th Pay Commission.
8th Pay Commission: Complete details of salary
| part of salary | 7th Pay Commission (Today’s Salary) | 8th Pay Commission (Estimated New Salary) |
| Pay Level | Level 5 | Level 5 |
| Basic Pay | ₹29,200 | ₹56,064 (₹29,200 x 1.92) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹14,600 (estimated at 50%) | ₹0 (will be merged into Basic) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹7,884 (X-City @27%) | ₹ 16,819 (X-City @30% on new basic) |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | ₹2,700 (₹1800 + DA) | ₹2,500 (approximate revised rate) |
| Total Gross Salary | ₹54,384 per month | ₹75,383 per month |
(Disclaimer: This calculation is completely approximate. The rates of HRA and TA may change after the recommendations of the Pay Commission.)
Result: Salary will increase by ₹ 21,000
As you have seen, an employee whose gross salary is ₹54,384 today, can get a gross salary of ₹75,383 after the 8th Pay Commission. This is a direct increase of about ₹21,000 per month!
What will happen to DA? Why will it become zero?
This is a question that is in the mind of every employee. The answer is – yes, as soon as the new pay commission is implemented, Dearness Allowance (DA) becomes zero.
This happens because all the DA received till now is merged (included) in your new basic salary. The existing DA (which has crossed 50%) will become a part of the new basic pay. After this, the calculation of DA will start again from zero based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI-IW).
Conclusion: Waiting for the government’s announcement
The 8th Pay Commission is not just a salary hike for lakhs of employees like Suresh ji, but is going to be a big opportunity to fulfill their dreams. A hike of more than ₹20,000 in the salary of an employee earning ₹50-55 thousand shows that this change will bring a big positive turn in their lives. This will not only increase their purchasing power, but they will be able to plan better for their future. Now we just have to wait for the official announcement of the government, which will bring smiles on lakhs of faces.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the 8th Pay Commission expected to be implemented?
A: As per convention, a new pay commission is constituted every 10 years, so it is expected that its recommendations may be implemented from January 1, 2026.
Q2. What is fitment factor?
A: It is a multiplier by which the existing basic pay is multiplied to determine the new basic pay in the new pay commission.
Q3. Is the fitment factor of 1.92 final?
A: No, this is purely an estimate. The final fitment factor will be decided by the Pay Commission constituted by the government.
Q4. Will this salary hike be for all central employees?
A: Yes, whenever the Pay Commission recommendations are implemented, it will apply to all central employees and pensioners.
Q5. What could be the rules for HRA in the new pay commission?
A: Usually, the HRA rates are also revised in the new Pay Commission, which are decided on the basis of city category (X, Y, Z).
