7th vs 8th CPC Comparison

Why a 2× fitment factor does not mean double salary: DA resets to 0% when a new Pay Commission is implemented. This comparison shows the real in-hand impact.

Independent estimator based on projected fitment factors and 7th CPC rules. Not affiliated with the Government of India. Final pay will be determined by official 8th CPC notification.

7th CPC (Current)

₹99,999

net before tax

Basic₹56,100
DA (50%)₹28,050
HRA₹13,464
Gross₹1,08,414

8th CPC (Projected)

₹1,34,496

net before tax

Basic₹1,08,800
DA (0% reset)₹0
HRA₹29,376
Gross₹1,45,376

The DA Reset Effect

Your basic pay increases by 93.9% (from ₹56,100 to ₹1,08,800), but your real in-hand increase is only 34.5% because DA resets from 50% to 0%. This is exactly what happened during the 6th→7th CPC transition when the actual first-year hike was ~14–23%, not 157%.

How to Use

About the 8th CPC Salary Comparison

What it calculates

Side-by-side comparison of 7th CPC vs projected 8th CPC emoluments, highlighting the DA reset effect on real in-hand increase.

When to use it

Use to understand why fitment factor overstates the actual salary hike.

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