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8th Pay Commission: Expected Salary Hike for Pay Levels 1 to 10 – Full Pay Chart

Siddhi Jain March 16, 2025 02:15 PM

Central Government Employees Await 8th Pay Commission Implementation

The anticipation for the 8th Pay Commission (CPC) among central government employees and pensioners has intensified. Reports suggest that with its implementation, salaries may witness an increase of 20% to 30%. However, the key questions remain:

How much will the salary increase at different pay levels?
What will be the fitment factor used for salary calculation?

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to benefit over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners.

When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?

According to government sources, the 8th Pay Commission could commence its work in April 2025, with implementation likely from January 1, 2026.

The 7th Pay Commission was implemented on January 1, 2016, and its tenure lasts until December 31, 2025.
Traditionally, a new Pay Commission is introduced every 10 years, making January 2026 the expected rollout date for the 8th CPC.

What Will Be the Fitment Factor?

The fitment factor plays a crucial role in determining the basic salary of central government employees.

Under the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57, which increased the minimum salary from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000.
For the 8th Pay Commission, three different projections for the fitment factor are under discussion:
- 1.92
- 2.08
- 2.86

If the fitment factor is set at 2.86, the minimum salary could increase from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480.

Formula to Calculate New Basic Salary

New Basic Salary=Current Basic Pay×Fitment Factor\text{New Basic Salary} = \text{Current Basic Pay} \times \text{Fitment Factor}New Basic Salary=Current Basic Pay×Fitment Factor

Expected Salary Hike Based on Different Fitment Factors

The following table provides an estimate of salary increments across Pay Levels 1 to 10 under the 8th Pay Commission:

Pay Level	7th CPC Basic Pay	1.92 Fitment Factor	2.08 Fitment Factor	2.86 Fitment Factor
Level 1	₹18,000	₹34,560	₹37,440	₹51,480
Level 2	₹19,900	₹38,208	₹41,392	₹56,914
Level 3	₹21,700	₹41,664	₹45,136	₹62,062
Level 4	₹25,500	₹48,960	₹53,040	₹72,930
Level 5	₹29,200	₹56,064	₹60,736	₹83,512
Level 6	₹35,400	₹67,968	₹73,632	₹1,01,244
Level 7	₹44,900	₹86,208	₹93,392	₹1,28,414
Level 8	₹47,600	₹91,392	₹99,008	₹1,36,136
Level 9	₹53,100	₹1,01,952	₹1,10,448	₹1,51,866
Level 10	₹56,100	₹1,07,712	₹1,16,688	₹1,60,446

Will DA Reset to Zero Under the 8th Pay Commission?

One significant change that happens with every new Pay Commission is the reset of Dearness Allowance (DA).

Currently, under the 7th Pay Commission, DA stands at 53%, with another 3% hike expected soon.
Another revision is anticipated in July 2025.
However, once the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, DA will reset to zero and will then be revised periodically thereafter.

Final Thoughts

The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is set to be a significant financial event for central government employees and pensioners. The fitment factor will determine the final salary increase, and as the deadline approaches, all eyes remain on the government’s decision and the recommendations of the new pay commission.

For the latest updates, keep checking official government notifications.