For central government employees and pensioners 8th pay commission Preparations have been intensified. This time Calculating system of Dearness Allowance (DA) There is expected a big change in Direct impact on salary and pension Will have to be done According to data up to April 2025, DA currently 55-70% Is between, and it Merge in basic salary The plan is being discussed. This step To reduce the effect of inflation And Increase the purchasing power of employees Can be picked up for.
According to new proposals, Fitment factor (Multiplication of salary calculation) 1.92 to 2.86 Which can be placed between Basic salary increased by 20-35% Indicates as well as, Hra, travel allowance Facilities like changes are also likely to be done. Here we DA calculation new rules And giving detailed information about their effects.
8th Pay Commission Da Count
Dearness Allowance (DA) Is part of the salary of government employees who Adjusted according to inflation It happens. In the 8th Commission To include DA in basic salary It is proposed to The basis of future DA calculation will change,
8th Pay Commission:
| aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Date of implementation | 1 January 2026 (Estimated) |
| DA current rate | 55-70% (till May 2025) |
| Fitment factor | Between 1.92 to 2.86 |
| Salary increment | 20% to 35% |
| DA merger influence | Basic salary will increase, future DA will be reduced |
| Pension increase | In accordance with salary increase |
| Significant change | HRA, amendment in travel allowance |
| Beneficiary | 50 lakh employees + 65 lakh pensioners |
Major points of change in da calculation
1. DA and Basic Salary merger
- Old Testament: DA used to grow every 6 months and was associated with salary.
- New proposal: DA mixed with basic salary New pay census Will be done
- Example: If the basic salary is ₹ 50,000 and DA 50%, then the new basic after merger will be ₹ 75,000.
2. Impact of fitment factor
| Fitment factor | Basic pay increase |
|---|---|
| 1.92 | Marginal increase (up to 20%) |
| 2.00 | Moderate increase (25-30%) |
| 2.86 | Maximum increase (35%+) |
Note: If DA merge after fitment factor 1.92 keptSo the actual growth will be less visible, as the part of DA must have already been added.
3. Amendment of allowances
- Hra (house rent allowance): Basic salary 8-27% instead of, CPI (inflation index) Can be decided on the basis of.
- Travel allowance: Given fuel prices 10-15% increase hope of.
- Medical Allowance: Current ₹ 1,000/month increased ₹ 1,500-2,000 It is possible
Salary Count: Old VS New Rules
Old Count (7th Pay Commission)
- Basic Salary: ₹ 18,000
- And (50%): ₹ 9,000
- Total salary: ₹ 18,000 + ₹ 9,000 = ₹ 27,000
New Count (8th Pay Commission)
- Basic + da merger: ₹ 18,000 + ₹ 9,000 = ₹ 27,000 (New Basic)
- Fitment Factor (2.0): ₹ 27,000 × 2 = ₹ 54,000
- New DA (0%): ₹ 0 (because Da has already merged)
Impact on pensioners
- Old Pension: Basic Pension + DA
- New pension: Basic pension × fitment factor after merge
- Example: If the pension is ₹ 30,000 and the fitment factor 2.0, then the new pension will be ₹ 60,000.
Commission’s timeline
| phase | date |
|---|---|
| Commission formed | January 2025 |
| Recommendations deposit | December 2026 |
| Cabinet approval | Middle 2027 |
| Date of implementation | By the end of 2027 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Will DA merger reduce salary?
- No, basic salary will increase, but DA rate may decrease in future.
- How long will the Fitment Factor 2.86 be fixed?
- By 2026, when the Commission reports.
- Will the state government employees also apply?
- Yes, but states have to accept it.
conclusion:
In 8th Pay Commission New model of da calculation For government employees Dual effect Will bring: one side Immediate incrementOn the other side Low increase of DA in futureHowever, this step Dearness pressure reduced Can prove to be helpful in doing.
Disclaimer: This article has been prepared on the basis of government announcements, media reports and expert projections available on possible changes in the 8th Pay Commission and Dearness Allowance (DA). Currently, the formation of the 8th Pay Commission is in the process and its recommendations are not yet officially released. Therefore, the information given here may change over time.
