8th CPC Fitment Factor Calculator: Discussion is going on about the eighth pay commission for central employees. After the implementation of the new Pay Commission, how much will the salary increase, how much will be the fitment factor and how much DA (dearness allowance) will be in the mind of every central government employee. Keeping this in mind, we have designed the 8th CPC Fitment Factor Calculator for you, which allows you to estimate your possible increment.
How much will the salary increase in the 8th Pay Commission?
Talking about increment in the 8th CPC, this fitment will be done on the basis of factor and DA. The study of recommendations of previous pay commissions shows that the rate of increment has been different.
| Pay commission | Salary increase recommendation (%) |
|---|---|
| Second CPC (1959) | 14.20% |
| Third CPC (1973) | 20.60% |
| 4th CPC (1986) | 27.60% |
| 5th CPC (1996) | 31.00% |
| 6th CPC (2006) | 54.00% |
| 7th CPC (2016) | 14.27% |
| Average growth | 27% |
8th Pay Commission: What will be the fitment factor?
Fitment factor is the largest tool. Salary in all pay commissions so far has been decided on this basis. This is the most important part of the recommendations of the Pay Commission. Fitments are used to multiply the current basic salary to calculate the new salary structure. The fitment factor also remained the same in the previous pay commissions.
| Pay commission | Fitment factor |
|---|---|
| 6th CPC (2006) | 1.86 |
| 7th CPC (2016) | 2.57 |
| 8th CPC (2026) (Estimated) | 1.90 |
8th Pay Commission: How much can there be an increase in salary?
Some possible scenario have been prepared to estimate how much increase in salary is expected in the 8th Pay Commission.
| landscape | Estimated dearness allowance (DA) 01.01.2026 | Potential increment (%) |
|---|---|---|
| very optimistic | 62% | 24% |
| Very pessimistic | 60% | 12% |
| General expectation | 61% | 18% |
If we look at the general situation, 18% increment can be recommended in the 8th Pay Commission. At the same time, dearness allowance can reach 61 percent during this period. This may be applicable from 1 January 2026. However, it is important to note here that when the new pay commission is implemented, the dearness allowance will become zero and it will be merged into the original salary. And its count will start again from 0.
How do you calculate your salary?
If the current basic salary is ₹ 50,000, the potential salary after the 8th Pay Commission can be the same.
| Basic pay | Fitment Factor (1.90) | New basic pay | DA (61%) | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 50,000 | 1.90 | ₹ 95,000 | ₹ 57,950 | ₹ 1,52,950 |
Will the 8th Pay Commission be applicable in 2026?
The Central Government has not yet formed the 8th Pay Commission. If sources are to be believed, it will be formed from 1 April 2025 and it will start its work. At the same time, it is estimated that the 8th Pay Commission may come into force from January 2026. However, it will depend on the recommendations of the Pay Commission when they submit it and then when it gets approval from the government. Apart from this, allotment can also be made for this in the budget of 2026.
