The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is highly anticipated, especially by employees in Level-3 with Grade Pay ₹2000, who are keen to understand what their revised salary might look like. While the final recommendations are still awaited, here’s an estimated breakdown based on a projected fitment factor of 1.92.
What Will Be the Revised Basic Pay Under 8th CPC?
If the current basic pay is ₹21,700, then with a fitment factor of 1.92, the revised basic pay would be:
₹21,700 × 1.92 = ₹41,664
This revised figure becomes the foundation for all other allowances like HRA, TA, and NPS deductions.
HRA Calculation
For employees residing in X-category cities (metro areas), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is typically 30% of the basic pay.
- ₹41,664 × 30% = ₹12,499 (estimated HRA)
If the HRA is reset to 24% in the 8th CPC, the final figure may vary slightly, but even that will likely be higher than your current allowance.
Travel Allowance (TA)
Travel Allowance for Level 3 to Level 8 employees in TPTA (Tier-I) cities is projected at:
- ₹3,600 per month (assuming zero DA)
Full Estimated Salary Breakdown (Level 3 – GP 2000)
| Component | Amount (Monthly) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current Basic Pay | ₹21,700 | As per 7th CPC |
| Revised Basic Pay | ₹41,664 | With fitment factor 1.92 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹0 | Resets to zero after CPC |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹12,499 | At 30% for X-category |
| Travel Allowance (TA) | ₹3,600 | For TPTA city |
| Gross Salary | ₹57,763 | Before deductions |
| NPS Deduction (10%) | -₹4,166 | On revised basic |
| CGHS Deduction | -₹250 | For Levels 1–5 |
| Net Salary (In-Hand) | ₹53,347 | Post deductions |
Why DA is Reset to Zero After Pay Commission?
Whenever a new pay commission is implemented, the existing DA is merged into the basic salary, and the DA cycle restarts from zero. Future DA hikes are then recalculated based on the CPI-IW index, providing a clean slate.
Summary
Even with a modest fitment factor like 1.92, employees at Level-3 stand to gain significantly in terms of monthly take-home. And if the final fitment factor is higher (like 2.0+), the increase could be even more substantial.
While this is still an unofficial projection, it gives a practical preview of what may lie ahead once the 8th Pay Commission submits its formal report.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on provisional estimates using the fitment factor of 1.92. The actual figures may differ based on final government decisions and official CPC notifications.