FAQs: Most Common Questions
How can I calculate my salary under the 8th Pay Commission?
You can estimate your revised salary using a realistic fitment factor of 2.86 through a simple step-by-step method:
Identify your current Basic Pay under the 7th CPC
Multiply it by 2.86 to get the Revised Basic Pay
Add applicable allowances:
Dearness Allowance (DA) – starts at 0% and increases every 6 months
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA) and other admissible allowances
Deduct statutory components like income tax, NPS, and other recoveries
Example
Current Basic Pay: ₹56,100
Revised Basic Pay: ₹56,100 × 2.86 = ₹1,60,446
Estimated HRA (24%): ₹38,507
DA: 0% (initial stage)
TA (assumed): ₹3,600
Estimated Gross Salary: ₹2,02,553 per month
This formula applies uniformly across all pay levels.
What is the expected salary for Pay Level 8?
Pay Level 8 covers posts such as Assistant Section Officers (ASO), Junior Engineers, and Education Officers.
Current Basic (7th CPC): ₹47,600
Revised Basic (8th CPC): ₹47,600 × 2.86 = ₹1,36,136
Increase in Basic Pay: ₹88,536
Allowances like DA, HRA, and TA will be added on top of this to arrive at the final gross salary.
What will be the starting salary for Pay Level 8?
Starting Basic Pay: ₹47,600
Revised Basic (8th CPC): ₹1,36,136
Estimated in-hand salary (metro cities): ₹1.7–1.8 lakh per month, depending on allowances and deductions.
What will be the salary of an ASO after the 8th Pay Commission?
ASOs typically fall under Pay Level 8.
Current Basic: ₹47,600
Revised Basic: ₹1,36,136
Increase in Basic: ₹88,536
Estimated Allowances: ~₹45,000
Likely Gross Salary: ₹1.8–1.85 lakh per month
What will be the salary of IAS officers after the 8th Pay Commission?
IAS officers fall under Pay Levels 15 to 17:
Level 15 (SDO / Entry Senior Rank)
Current Basic: ₹1,82,200
Revised Basic: ₹5,20,092
Level 16 (District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner)
Current Basic: ₹2,05,400
Revised Basic: ₹5,87,444
Level 17 (Secretary Level)
Current Basic: ₹2,25,000
Revised Basic: ₹6,43,500
Allowances may add ₹40,000–₹60,000 per month depending on posting city.
Does the 8th Pay Commission apply to Agniveers?
No. Agniveers are not covered under Pay Commission rules. They receive a fixed stipend governed by defence service policies, not CPC pay matrices. Therefore, the 8th Pay Commission does not apply to Agniveers.
How do central government employees calculate their revised salary?
Use the universal formula:
Revised Basic = Current Basic × 2.86
DA starts at 0% and rises every 6 months
HRA as per city category: 24%, 16%, or 8%
Add TA and other eligible allowances
Deduct NPS and taxes to get net salary
Example (Level 6 employee):
Current Basic: ₹35,400
Revised Basic: ₹1,01,244
Estimated Allowances: ₹60,000
Gross Salary: ~₹1.6 lakh
Net In-hand: ₹1.4–1.45 lakh
What will my salary be under the 8th Pay Commission?
Simply apply this formula:
Your current Basic Pay × 2.86 = Revised Basic Pay
Then add allowances and subtract deductions to estimate your take-home pay. Refer to the pay-level table for accurate projections.
Does the 8th Pay Commission apply to pensioners?
Yes. The 8th Pay Commission fully applies to:
Retired central government employees
Family pensioners
Civil and defence pensioners (OROP handled separately)
Why it matters:
Pension equals 50% of the last drawn basic pay.
If your 7th CPC basic was ₹50,000, and it becomes ₹1,43,000 after revision, your pension will rise to ₹71,500 per month, excluding Dearness Relief (DR).
No application required
Automatically revised by banks (civil) and SPARSH (defence)
What is the fitment factor for pensioners?
The fitment factor for pensioners is the same as for serving employees.
Expected fitment factor: 2.86
Example:
Last drawn Basic: ₹44,900
Revised Basic: ₹1,28,414
New Pension: ₹64,207 per month (before DR)
What happens when DA crosses 50%?
When Dearness Allowance exceeds 50%, it indicates rising inflation and often triggers major policy actions:
Signals need for a new Pay Commission
Leads to review of HRA, TA, and risk allowances
Reflects erosion of real wages due to inflation
With DA expected to reach 59% by July 2025, it has strongly reinforced the case for the 8th Pay Commission.
Quick Summary
Fitment factor: ~2.86
Pay Level 8: ₹1.36 lakh basic, ₹1.7–1.8 lakh gross
IAS (L15–17): ₹5.2–6.4 lakh basic
Agniveer: CPC not applicable
Pensioners: Fully covered, automatic revision
DA at 50%+: Strong trigger for new CPC
What is 8th Pay?
It’s the upcoming salary revision for central government employees.
When will it start?
The commission’s recommendations are expected to be announced soon.
Who benefits from it?
Millions of central government employees and pensioners across India will see changes.
Will allowances change?
Yes, allowance revisions are part of the commission’s scope.
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