Constituted Nov 2025 | Projected fitment 1.60-2.86 | DA 60% (Jan 2026 confirmed) | Effective Jan 2026 (retrospective, unconfirmed)
The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted on November 3, 2025. The commission's website is live, and public feedback is being accepted on MyGov until March 16, 2026. No recommendations have been released yet. Implementation is expected retrospectively from January 1, 2026.
The fitment factor is officially unconfirmed. Projections range from 1.60 (minimum) to 2.86 (union demands). Use the dropdown in the calculator above to test different scenarios. The government has not announced any official figure yet.
The commission is expected to be effective from January 1, 2026 (retrospective). The report is expected in late 2026, with actual implementation and arrears payment likely in 2027-2028 after government approval.
Based on projections, employees can expect a 20-35% increase depending on the final fitment factor. Current DA at 60% (Jan 2026 confirmed) may influence the merger, but the government has clarified no official DA merger proposal has been made yet.
Dearness Allowance (DA) is confirmed at 60% effective from January 1, 2026. This is included as the default value in the calculator above.
Yes, pensions will be revised with the same fitment factor once finalized. Pensioners who retired before January 1, 2026 will be eligible for arrears if the implementation is retrospective.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimated figures based on available information from IBA, bank unions and Google Research. Actual salary revision may vary based on individual PSU policies, location, grade pay, and other factors. For exact figures, please refer to your official salary slip or HR department.