How to Use the 8th Pay Commission Salary Calculator？

1. Current Basic Pay: Enter your current basic pay as per the 7th CPC. This is the foundation of your salary calculation and should not include any allowances or additional benefits.

2. Pay Matrix Level: Select your current pay matrix level from the dropdown menu. This ranges from Level 1 to Level 18, including Level 13A. Your pay level is crucial as it determines your pay band and grade pay.

3. Expected Scenario: Choose from three scenarios – Very Optimistic, Normal Expectation, or Very Pessimistic. These scenarios are based on different projections of salary increases and Dearness Allowance (DA) percentages:

• Very Optimistic: Assumes a 24% pay increase and 66% DA
• Normal Expectation: Assumes an 18% pay increase and 63% DA
• Very Pessimistic: Assumes a 12% pay increase and 60% DA

4. Calculate: After inputting all the required information, click the “Calculate Expected Salary” button.

5. Results: The calculator will display the following results:

• Expected Basic Pay: This is your projected basic salary under the 8th CPC.
• Expected DA: The calculated Dearness Allowance based on the chosen scenario.
• Total Estimated Salary: The sum of your expected basic pay and DA.

It’s important to use this calculator as a general guide rather than a definitive prediction. The actual implementation of the 8th Pay Commission may involve different percentages, additional allowances, or structural changes to the pay matrix that this calculator cannot anticipate.