KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 8th Pay Commission may use a fitment factor of 2.46.
- DA reset to 0%, making salary structure look different initially.
- Total salary may still rise sharply despite DA removal.
People keep asking one thing — “Meri salary kitni badhegi?”
And honestly, the answer depends on just two words: Fitment Factor and DA Merger.
Right now, the fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission is 2.57.
But for the 8th Pay Commission, the expected number floating around is 2.46.
Before we go deeper, here’s the simple truth:
Every new Pay Commission resets DA to 0%, because the new basic pay already includes inflation adjustments.
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7th vs Expected 8th Pay Commission Salary (Level 6 Example)
| Component | 7th Pay Commission | 8th Pay Commission (Expected 2.46 Fitment) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 | ₹87,084 |
| DA | 58% = ₹20,532 | 0% |
| HRA (27%) | ₹9,558 | ₹23,513 |
| Total Salary | ₹65,490 | ₹1,10,597 |
Why DA Goes Back to Zero?
Here’s the thing — whenever a new Pay Commission kicks in, inflation is already adjusted in the new basic salary.
That’s why DA starts fresh from 0%, and then slowly climbs again every 6 months.
So if you’re wondering why the salary hike “looks less” at first glance, it’s only because the 58% DA disappears — but the higher basic makes up for it quickly.
Example: Level 6 Salary Calculation
Your current numbers:
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400
- DA 58%: ₹20,532
- HRA 27%: ₹9,558
- Total: ₹65,490
With a 2.46 fitment factor, the new numbers become:
- New Basic: ₹35,400 × 2.46 = ₹87,084
- DA: 0%
- HRA: ₹23,513
- New Total Salary: ₹1,10,597
In simple words: salary jump is massive, even though DA restarts.
What Exactly Is the Fitment Factor?
Think of it as a multiplier.
Your basic pay is multiplied by this number to calculate the new basic salary in the next Pay Commission.
It’s decided based on:
- Inflation
- Cost of living
- Government financial capacity
That’s why this one number changes everything.
Who Gets 8th Pay Commission Benefits?
Eligible:
- Central government employees
- Defence personnel
- Railway staff
- Teachers in central institutions
- 100% government-owned PSU employees
- Pensioners
Not Eligible:
- State government employees
- PSU bank employees
- RBI and other regulator staff
- Bank pensioners
States decide their own pay commissions and may adopt central recommendations later.
Bank employees follow IBA wage settlements, not Pay Commission rules.
Timeline of Previous Pay Commissions
5th Pay Commission
- Formed: April 1994
- Report submitted: Jan 1997
- Implemented from: 1 Jan 1996
- Pay scales cut from 51 to 34
6th Pay Commission
- Formed: 20 Oct 2006
- Report submitted: March 2008
- Implemented from: 1 Jan 2006
7th Pay Commission
- Formed: Feb 2014
- Report submitted: Nov 2015
- Approved: June 2016
- Implemented from: 1 Jan 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will the 8th Pay Commission increase in-hand salary immediately?
Yes, basic pay will rise sharply, but DA resets to 0%, so the in-hand boost varies by level and city.
2. Is the 8th Pay Commission confirmed by the government?
Not yet. Discussions and employee demands are ongoing, but no official notification has been issued.
3. Will pensioners also benefit?
Yes, pension will be recalculated based on the new basic pay, so pensioners receive a significant increase.
