Pay Commission guides
Clear explanations of how Central Government pay works today and what the 8th Pay Commission could change.
Calculators
Salary calculator (7th and 8th CPC)Monthly pay, DA, HRA, income tax, 8th CPC estimate and arrears.
Pension calculatorBasic pension, Dearness Relief, commutation lump sum, family pension and an 8th CPC estimate.
NPS vs UPS calculatorProjected NPS corpus and annuity compared with the UPS assured payout.
Gratuity and leave encashmentRetirement or death gratuity up to ₹25 lakh, and earned leave encashment.
Guides
7th CPC Pay Matrix: all levelsBasic pay for every cell of Levels 1 to 18 and the Academic Pay Matrix, with 60% DA.
Pension rules explainedBasic pension, DR, commutation, family pension, additional pension at 80+ and the 8th CPC.
Old vs new tax regimeWhich regime is cheaper for government employees, with worked examples at three pay levels.
8th Pay Commission: status and expected salaryWhere things stand, when new pay may start, and starting basic pay for every level at three fitment factors.
Fitment factor explainedHow 2.57 was worked out for the 7th CPC, and what 1.92, 2.28 or 2.86 would really mean for your pay.
DA hike history, 2016–2026Every Dearness Allowance rate under the 7th CPC, the COVID freeze, and what happens to DA at the 8th CPC.
HRA rates and X, Y, Z city listCurrent HRA percentages, minimum amounts, how HRA rises with DA, and which cities are X and Y class.
Arrears and Section 89 reliefHow 8th CPC arrears add up, how they are taxed, and how to reduce the tax with Form 10E.
8th Pay Commission: latest newsCommission visits, deadlines, DA decisions and what comes next, with official sources.
Our sourcesThe official Government orders and websites behind every rule and rate we use.
Frequently asked questionsQuick answers about the 8th CPC, DA, HRA, arrears, and how this calculator works.
Put it into numbersYour 7th CPC pay, 8th CPC estimate and arrears.
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