8th Pay Commission pension calculator: estimate your revised pension
For existing pensioners, the 7th CPC revised pension by multiplying the old basic pension by the fitment factor (2.57×). If the 8th CPC follows the same method, revised basic pension ≈ current basic pension × new fitment factor, and Dearness Relief (now 60%) restarts from 0%. The factor is not announced yet; the report is expected around May 2027.
Key facts Last verified: 25 Sep 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current DR | 60% from 1 Jan 2026 | Ministry of Finance / DoPPW |
| Minimum pension now (7th CPC) | ₹9,000 per month | DoPPW |
| Pensioners covered | About 69 lakh Central Government pensioners | Cabinet briefing |
| 8th CPC terms of reference | Includes pension of existing pensioners | 8th CPC |
| Report expected | Around May 2027 | 8th CPC timeline |
How the estimate is calculated
- Revised basic pension = your current basic pension × fitment factor (or the new minimum pension, whichever is higher).
- Dearness Relief starts again at 0% on the revised pension.
- Family pension is usually 30% of the last pay; it would be revised the same way.
Example: basic pension ₹20,000
| Fitment factor | Revised basic pension | Today (₹20,000 + 60% DR) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.92× | ₹38,400 | ₹32,000 | +₹6,400 |
| 2.28× | ₹45,600 | ₹32,000 | +₹13,600 |
| 2.57× | ₹51,400 | ₹32,000 | +₹19,400 |
| 2.86× | ₹57,200 | ₹32,000 | +₹25,200 |
Additional pension for older pensioners
Pensioners aged 80 and above currently get an extra pension on top of basic pension: 20% at 80, 30% at 85, 40% at 90, 50% at 95 and 100% at 100. This will be applied on the revised basic pension too, unless the Government changes it.
Keep your life certificate up to date so the revised pension and arrears are not held up. See Jeevan Pramaan 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How will pension be revised under the 8th Pay Commission?
If the 7th CPC method is repeated, the existing basic pension will be multiplied by the new fitment factor, and Dearness Relief will restart at 0%. The Government will decide after the report, expected around May 2027.
What will be the minimum pension under the 8th Pay Commission?
It is not decided. The current minimum is ₹9,000. At a 2.28× factor it would be about ₹20,520; at 2.86× about ₹25,740.
Will pensioners get arrears?
If the revision applies from 1 January 2026 as widely expected, pensioners would get arrears from that date.
Do NPS subscribers get 8th CPC pension revision?
NPS pension comes from an annuity and is not revised by pay commissions. Employees under UPS get an assured pension linked to pay and dearness relief.
Official links
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- 8th Central Pay CommissionOfficial updates and consultations
- Department of Pension & Pensioners’ WelfarePension rules, DR orders
- Bhavishya (pension tracking)Pension case tracking for retiring employees
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