8th CPC Salary Calculator: Grade Pay ₹1,800 to ₹2,800… What will the salary of central government employees be? Check the calculation structure.

The fitment factor is the most discussed topic regarding the 8th Pay Commission. A figure of 1.92 times has emerged based on current Dearness Allowance (DA) numbers. Using this as a basis, one can understand the calculation of the potential new basic salary for employees in Levels 1 through 5.

First, let us clarify that the 1.92 multiplier serves as the basis for this calculation; it is a factor derived from the Dearness Allowance. The 8th Pay Commission has not yet declared this as the final fitment factor. While the Central Government has approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission and its terms of reference, the final salary structure and fitment factor will be determined by the Commission’s recommendations and the subsequent government decision.

How was the 1.92 figure derived?