Where it stands
| Terms of reference approved by the Cabinet | 28 October 2025 |
| Commission set up (gazette notification) | 3 November 2025 |
| Time to make recommendations | 18 months from then, with interim reports possible |
| Chairperson | Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai |
| Members | Prof. Pulak Ghosh (part-time), Pankaj Jain (member-secretary) |
| Fitment factor | Not decided |
How your new basic is worked out
Your new basic is your current basic multiplied by the fitment factor, then fitted into the new pay matrix. The 7th Pay Commission used 2.57: the minimum basic went from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000, from 1 January 2016.
Why the raise is smaller than it looks
When a new pay commission applies, dearness allowance starts again from zero; the factor absorbs it. So compare the new basic with your basic plus today's DA.
| Basic ₹18,000, DA 58% | Per month |
|---|---|
| Basic + DA today | ₹28,440 |
| New basic at a factor of 2 | ₹36,000 |
| Real increase | ₹7,560 (26.6%) |
With DA at 58%, a factor of 1.58 would only match today's pay. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
Tax on arrears
If the new pay applies from an earlier date, you'll get arrears in one go. They're taxed as salary in the year you receive them, which can push you into a higher slab. You can claim relief by filing Form 10E (Form 39 from tax year 2026-27) on the e-filing portal before your return.
Watch out for rumours
Figures like "2.28" or "3.0" in news and videos are demands or estimates, not decisions. Rely on the commission's own site and PIB for announcements. We'll update this page when there's news.
Common questions
What is the latest update on the 8th Pay Commission?
It was set up on 3 November 2025 under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai and has 18 months to make its recommendations. The fitment factor hasn't been decided.
What will the fitment factor be?
It isn't decided. The 7th Pay Commission used 2.57. Figures online are demands or estimates.
Why does DA matter in the 8th Pay Commission?
DA starts again from zero when the new pay applies, so the real raise is the new basic minus your basic plus today's DA.
Are pay commission arrears taxable?
Yes, as salary in the year you receive them. Relief is available through Form 10E (Form 39 from tax year 2026-27).
Two ways to sort this
Do it yourself
- Note your current basic pay and DA from your payslip.
- Try a few fitment factors in our calculator.
- When arrears arrive, check whether they push you into a higher slab.
- File Form 10E (or Form 39) before your return to claim relief.
Let an expert do it
We claim relief on your arrears and file your return, so the lump sum doesn't cost you a higher slab.
The first chat is freeWork it out for yourself
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Open the 8th Pay Commission calculatorSources
- Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission, Press Information Bureau
- 8th Central Pay Commission: chairperson and composition, 8th Central Pay Commission
- Report of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance
- Form 10E: relief on salary arrears, Income Tax Department e-filing portal
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