8th CPC Pay Matrix — Projected Salary Table for All Levels

8th Pay Commission: Timeline & Current Status

The Union Cabinet approved the 8th CPC in principle in January 2025, and the Commission was formally constituted on November 3, 2025 via gazette notification under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Chairperson). The official website is 8cpc.gov.in. The Commission has an 18-month mandate, tasked with reviewing the salary structure for approximately 50.46 lakh serving Central Government employees and 68.27 lakh pensioners. The report is expected by mid-2027, with implementation likely in 2027–28 and arrears payable from the effective date of January 1, 2026. For the latest milestone-by-milestone status, see our 8th CPC Latest News 2026 article.

The 8th CPC will determine the revised pay matrix, minimum pay, fitment factor, and allowance structure. It follows the precedent set by the 7th CPC, which was constituted in February 2014, submitted its report in November 2015, and was implemented from January 1, 2016. With its 18-month mandate, the 8th CPC follows a similar overall cycle, and employees can expect the formal notification in 2027–28, with full arrears paid from the January 1, 2026 effective date.

The Commission will study inflation since 2016, GDP growth, private sector salary benchmarks, and the government's fiscal capacity to recommend a fitment factor and revised pay structure. The recommendations are advisory — the final decision rests with the Union Cabinet. For a detailed salary impact analysis, read our 8th CPC Salary Impact on Level 7–10 article, and see the complete DA revision history to understand what DA reset means.

What Changes Under the 8th CPC?

Who Will Benefit from the 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th CPC will directly benefit approximately 49 lakh serving Central Government employees across all ministries, departments, and defence establishments, along with approximately 68 lakh pensioners (including family pensioners) whose Dearness Relief will be revised using the same fitment factor.

How to Calculate Your Projected 8th CPC Salary

7th CPC vs 8th CPC — Key Differences at a Glance

8th CPC figures are projections. Official values await the Pay Commission report.

Related Articles — Dive Deeper into the 8th CPC

For the full April 2026 timeline of the Commission's progress — including the chairperson appointment, terms of reference, and projected fitment factor — see our 8th Pay Commission Latest News 2026 update.

Want a level-by-level salary breakdown of how your take-home will change? Read the Government Employee Salary After 8th CPC guide for a detailed comparison across all 18 pay levels.

If you're curious about the back pay owed once the Commission is notified, estimate your total with the 8th CPC Arrears Calculator 2026.

Finally, understand exactly how the current 60% DA gets absorbed into your new basic pay by reading our analysis on the DA merger under the 8th CPC and what it means for your allowances.

8th CPC Pay Matrix — Frequently Asked Questions