8th Pay Commission Explained: Net Salary, Fitment Factor & Allowances for GP 2000 (Level 3)
Good news for the employees as the 8th Pay Commission is now in its final phase. The question hovering in every employee’s mind is – how much salary hike will they get after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission? Employees working at Level-3 want to know their salary hike. Based on an estimated ‘8th CPC Salary Calculator’, we will show you the expected calculation of your increased salary at Level-3.
What Will Be The Fitment Factor?
The fitment factor plays a crucial role in deciding the basic salary of central employees. In the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor was 2.57. And because of which the minimum salary increased from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000. In the 8th Pay Commission, there are different estimates, such as – 1.92, 2.08 and 2.86. This will decide the new salary of the employees. According to several reports, the possibility of keeping the fitment factor around 1.90 or 1.92 has been expressed. However, the fitment factor is not yet officially decided.
Expected Salary in 8th Pay Commission?
| Pay Level | 7th Pay Commission (Basic Pay) | 8th Pay Commission (at 1.92 Fitment Factor) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹34,560 |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹38,208 |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹41,664 |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹48,960 |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹56,064 |
Here’s A Complete Calculation Of Level-3 Employee Salary
Here is the complete breakdown of the possible new salary of a level-3 employee:
Current basic pay (as per 7th CPC): Rs 21,700.
We have used the estimated Fitment Factor: 1.92.
Here is the Salary Calculator (Estimated)
| Description | Amount (per month) | Basis of Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Basic Pay | ₹21,700 | As per 7th Pay Commission |
| Revised Basic Pay (New) | ₹41,664 | ₹21,700 × 1.92 (Fitment Factor) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹0 | DA becomes zero in the new pay commission |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹12,499 | 30% of new basic pay (for X-category cities) |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | ₹3,600 | For Higher TPTA City (Level 3–8) |
| Total Gross Salary | ₹57,763 | New Basic Pay + HRA + TA |
| Deductions | ||
| NPS Contribution | – ₹4,166 | 10% of new basic pay |
| CGHS Contribution | – ₹250 | Scheduled for Levels 1–5 |
| Net Salary (In Hand) | ₹53,347 | Gross Salary – Total Deductions |
Estimated Salary Of Level 3 Employees from January 2026 (Per Month)
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Your Pay Level | 3 |
| Basic Pay (7th CPC) | 21,700 |
| Revised Basic Pay | 41,664 (with 1.92 fitment) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | 0 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 12,499 |
| Travelling Allowance (TA) | 3,600 |
| Other Allowances/Incomes | 0 |
| Gross Salary | 57,763 |
| Deductions | |
| NPS Contribution | – 4,166 |
| CGHS Contribution | – 250 |
| Income Tax (FY 2025–26, New Regime) | 0 (approx) |
| Other Deductions | 0 |
| Net Salary (In Hand) | 53,347 |
The Conclusion
The above-mentioned calculation shows that the 8th Pay Commission can be a very good new for the level-3 employees. Even using an estimated fitment factor – 1.92, the net salary is getting a very good hike. Imagine if the fitment factor is more than 1.92, then the increase in the salary will be more spectacular.
It is worth mentioning that this is just an estimated figure and the real salary hike will be known only after the official recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission. Still both expectations and mathematics are hinting towards a big salary hike for the employees.
(Disclaimer: The provided calculation is an estimate, dependent on potential fitting factors. Precise figures will only be available following the official release of the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations.)
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