Top 5 Latest 8th Pay Commission Updates

[2nd December 2025] The government confirmed that 8th Central Pay Commission has been formally notified, but clarified that there is currently no plan to merge Dearness Allowance (DA) or Dearness Relief (DR) with basic pay. Read the government's clarification on DA and basic pay merger
[2nd December 2025] The Ministry of Finance told Parliament that “no proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay is under consideration at present.” Explore the Ministry of Finance's response on DA merger
[2nd December 2025] Clearing the record: Finance Ministry reiterated that under 8th CPC, DA/DR will continue under the existing mechanism — there is no immediate plan to integrate it with basic pay or pension. Understand the Finance Ministry’s stance on DA integration
[2nd December 2025] Employee unions’ demand to merge DA/DR with basic pay amid rising inflation has been firmly rejected — government said no such proposal is under review. Read about the government's rejection of DA merger demands
[2nd December 2025] Despite intense demand for interim relief, the official stance remains that changes to pay structure under 8th CPC will follow its full review — no DA‑basic pay merger for now. Explore why interim relief remains on hold
[2nd December 2025] 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator tool – check estimated revised pay under proposed fitment and allowances. Estimate your salary post-8th CPC revision
[2nd December 2025] 7th CPC Salary Calculator Tool – use it to compare your current pay against estimated 8th CPC figures. Benchmark your current pay against 8th CPC projections
[2nd December 2025] 8th CPC Pension Calculator Tool – estimate your pension under the 8th Pay Commission. Calculate your pension under the 8th CPC
[2nd December 2025] Pay Matrix Table Calculator – review the pay matrix and understand your level post-revision. Navigate the Pay Matrix Table for revised salary
[2nd December 2025] 8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Calculator – simulate salary changes based on different fitment factors. Model your salary with the fitment factor calculator
[2nd December 2025] DA Calculator for Central Government Employees – estimate your Dearness Allowance under the 8th CPC. Calculate your DA as per 8th Pay Commission
[2nd December 2025] Pay Matrix Table PDF – download the latest pay matrix table for quick reference. Get the Pay Matrix Table PDF
[2nd December 2025] Dearness Allowance Rates – review the latest DA rates under the 8th Pay Commission. Check current DA rates under the 8th CPC
[2nd December 2025] 6th Pay Commission Fitment Table – compare the 6th Pay Commission fitment table with the current structure. Review the 6th Pay Commission fitment table

Pay Commission History

Commission Year Major Changes DA Rate at Start
7th Pay Commission 2016 New pay matrix, HRA revision, DA merged. 0%
6th Pay Commission 2006 Grade pay system, new scales, DA merged. 0%
5th Pay Commission 1996 Pay scale revision, pension updates. 0%

Dearness Allowance (DA) History

Effective Date DA (%) Commission Remarks
Jan 2024 50% 7th CPC HRA revision triggered.
Jul 2023 46% 7th CPC DA hike approved.

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