8th Pay Commission News: The long wait for over 1 crore government employees and pensioners has finally ended, as the Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The 8th Pay Commission calculator estimates the projected salary and pension hike for central government officials based on basic salary , fitment factor, dearness allowance (DA), and HRA classification. 8th Pay Commission to roll out from Jan 2026 with a significant salary hike . Check Salary Structure, Fitment Factor, Pay Matrix slabs, and salary calculator guide. 8th pay commission employees salary hike The 3% DA Hike : A Final Boost Under the 7th Pay Commission In early October 2025, the Union Cabinet green-lit a 3 percent increase in DA and DR (Dearness Relief), raising the DA from 55 percent to 58 percent, effective retroactively from July 1, 2025. This move benefits around 49 lakh central employees and 68 lakh pensioners. For example, someone with a basic pay of ₹30,000 will receive an additional ₹900 per month. Over three months (July, August ...
