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8th CPC Salary Calculation Formula

The tool calculates revised basic pay from current basic pay and selected fitment factor, then adds DA, HRA, transport allowance and other allowances. NPS, CGHS, tax and other deductions are subtracted to show estimated monthly in-hand salary.

HRA Rates

  • X city: 30% of revised basic pay
  • Y city: 20% of revised basic pay
  • Z city: 10% of revised basic pay

Transport Allowance

  • Level 9 and above: Rs. 7200 or Rs. 3600 plus DA
  • Level 3 to 8: Rs. 3600 or Rs. 1800 plus DA
  • Level 1 to 2: Rs. 1350 or Rs. 900 plus DA

Deductions

  • NPS employee share: 10% of basic plus DA
  • Employer NPS: 14% shown separately
  • CGHS: auto slab by pay level

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this an official 8th Pay Commission calculator? No. It is an estimate calculator because official 8th CPC pay matrix, fitment factor and allowances can change after government notification.
  • Which fitment factor should I use? You can test any expected fitment factor. The default is editable, so you can compare 1.92, 2.08, 2.28, 2.57 or any custom value.
  • Why is income tax approximate? The tax estimate uses new regime FY 2025-26 slabs with standard deduction. Actual tax may change due to exemptions, arrears, deductions, other income and official rules.