No 8th Pay Commission pay matrix has been released (18 October 2026). Any “8th CPC pay matrix PDF” online is unofficial.
The tables below are illustrative only: today’s 7th CPC pay × sample factors. The fitment factor is not announced either. Estimate
Status checked on 8cpc.gov.in and PIB Confirmed · Updated 19 October 2026
Last updated: 19 October 2026
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- 8th Pay Commission pay matrix at a glance
- Is the 8th CPC pay matrix PDF real?
- What is a pay matrix?
- How was the 7th CPC pay matrix made?
- 8th Pay Commission pay matrix table (illustrative): Levels 1–18
- How much will my pay rise under the 8th CPC pay matrix?
- Worked example: Level 6 employee
- When will the 8th CPC pay matrix come?
- What do staff unions want in the new pay matrix?
- 8th CPC pay matrix FAQs
8th Pay Commission pay matrix at a glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| 8th CPC pay matrix | Not released Pending |
| Fitment factor | Not announced Pending |
| Commission set up | 3 November 2025 (Gazette resolution) Confirmed |
| Report due | Within 18 months of set-up, so about May 2027 Estimate |
| Date of effect | Not fixed. PIB: “would normally be expected from 01.01.2026” (PIB, 28 Oct 2025) |
| Matrix in force now | 7th CPC: Level 1 to 18 plus 13A, ₹18,000 to ₹2,50,000 (full 7th CPC pay matrix) Confirmed |
| DA now | 63% of basic pay from 1 July 2026 (Cabinet approval, 28 October 2026). Previous rate 60% from 1 January 2026 (DoE OM 22.04.2026) Confirmed |
| Staff-side demand | Minimum pay ₹69,000, factor 3.833 (NC-JCM, 28 Apr 2026) Demand |
Is the 8th CPC pay matrix PDF real?
No. The Commission has not finished its work, so there is no matrix to publish. Confirmed
The 8cpc.gov.in What’s New page lists only city visit notices and consultant guidelines. The latest item is the Mumbai visit notice of 21 September 2026 (checked 18 October 2026).
A real matrix will come in two steps: the Commission’s report, then a Government notification of revised pay rules. Both will be on a .gov.in site. Ignore PDFs shared on WhatsApp or Telegram. How back pay would work once a date of effect is set: 8th Pay Commission arrears explained.
What is a pay matrix?
It is the pay table for central government staff. Each column is a pay level. Each row is a cell.
- Your level depends on your post. Your cell depends on your increments.
- One annual increment moves you one cell down. Each step is about 3%.
- Civilians, defence personnel and the Military Nursing Service have separate matrices (Cabinet decision, 29 Jun 2016). Confirmed
- The 7th CPC fixed the first cell of each level with an “Index of Rationalisation”, which grows with responsibility. Confirmed
See every cell of today’s table on our 7th CPC pay matrix (Level 1–18) page.
How was the 7th CPC pay matrix made?
Old basic pay (pay in pay band + grade pay) was multiplied by 2.57. Minimum pay went from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000. Confirmed
The result was then placed in the new matrix. Rule 7 of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 says: if no cell matches, take the next higher cell.
Example from the rules: ₹12,560 (PB-1 + GP 2400) × 2.57 = ₹32,279 → next cell in Level 4 = ₹32,300
DA was 125% on 1 January 2016. So ₹7,000 basic was really ₹15,750 with DA. ₹18,000 ÷ ₹15,750 = a 14.29% real rise. The Cabinet called it “at least 14.29%” (PM India, 29 Jun 2016). Confirmed
8th Pay Commission pay matrix table (illustrative): Levels 1–18
First cell of each 7th CPC level, multiplied by three sample factors. 2.57 is the factor used last time. 2.00 and 2.28 are round numbers for comparison. None of these is an expected or official figure. Estimate
| Level | 7th CPC entry pay | Entry pay + 63% DA today | × 2.00 | × 2.28 | × 2.57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹29,340 | ₹36,000 | ₹41,040 | ₹46,260 |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹32,437 | ₹39,800 | ₹45,372 | ₹51,143 |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹35,371 | ₹43,400 | ₹49,476 | ₹55,769 |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹41,565 | ₹51,000 | ₹58,140 | ₹65,535 |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹47,596 | ₹58,400 | ₹66,576 | ₹75,044 |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹57,702 | ₹70,800 | ₹80,712 | ₹90,978 |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹73,187 | ₹89,800 | ₹1,02,372 | ₹1,15,393 |
| Level 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹77,588 | ₹95,200 | ₹1,08,528 | ₹1,22,332 |
| Level 9 | ₹53,100 | ₹86,553 | ₹1,06,200 | ₹1,21,068 | ₹1,36,467 |
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹91,443 | ₹1,12,200 | ₹1,27,908 | ₹1,44,177 |
| Level 11 | ₹67,700 | ₹1,10,351 | ₹1,35,400 | ₹1,54,356 | ₹1,73,989 |
| Level 12 | ₹78,800 | ₹1,28,444 | ₹1,57,600 | ₹1,79,664 | ₹2,02,516 |
| Level 13 | ₹1,23,100 | ₹2,00,653 | ₹2,46,200 | ₹2,80,668 | ₹3,16,367 |
| Level 13A | ₹1,31,100 | ₹2,13,693 | ₹2,62,200 | ₹2,98,908 | ₹3,36,927 |
| Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 | ₹2,35,046 | ₹2,88,400 | ₹3,28,776 | ₹3,70,594 |
| Level 15 | ₹1,82,200 | ₹2,96,986 | ₹3,64,400 | ₹4,15,416 | ₹4,68,254 |
| Level 16 | ₹2,05,400 | ₹3,34,802 | ₹4,10,800 | ₹4,68,312 | ₹5,27,878 |
| Level 17 | ₹2,25,000 | ₹3,66,750 | ₹4,50,000 | ₹5,13,000 | ₹5,78,250 |
| Level 18 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹4,07,500 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,70,000 | ₹6,42,500 |
Want your own figure? Use the 8th Pay Commission salary calculator. For today’s in-hand pay with HRA and TA, use the 7th CPC salary calculator.
How much will my pay rise under the 8th CPC pay matrix?
Compare the new basic with basic + 63% DA you get today. Not with basic alone. In 2016 the DA restarted from zero.
Real rise in basic + DA ≈ (Fitment factor ÷ 1.63) − 1
| Factor | What it is | Level 1 new basic | Level 1 today (basic + 63% DA) | Real rise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | Illustrative | ₹36,000 | ₹29,340 | +22.7% |
| 2.28 | Illustrative | ₹41,040 | ₹29,340 | +39.9% |
| 2.57 | Same as 7th CPC (history) | ₹46,260 | ₹29,340 | +57.7% |
| 3.833 | NC-JCM demand Demand | ₹68,994 | ₹29,340 | +135.2% |
Read more on factors on the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor page.
Worked example: Level 6 employee
- Basic pay today: ₹43,600 (Level 6, Cell 8). DA at 63%: ₹27,468. Basic + DA: ₹71,068.
- At 2.28: new basic ₹99,408. Rise over today’s basic + DA: +39.9%.
- At 2.57: new basic ₹1,12,052. Rise: +57.7%.
- In a real matrix, each figure would move up to the next cell of the new Level 6. Estimate
When will the 8th CPC pay matrix come?
- The Commission sends its report. Due within 18 months of 3 November 2025, so about May 2027 (PIB). Confirmed
- The Cabinet decides what to accept. Last time the Cabinet approved the 7th CPC on 29 June 2016 (PM India). Confirmed
- Revised pay rules are notified with the new matrix. Last time: CCS (RP) Rules, 25 July 2016. Confirmed
- Pay is fixed and arrears are paid from the date of effect. That date is not decided yet. Pending
Every step is tracked on our 8th Pay Commission latest news page. Until then, DA keeps rising under the 7th CPC. Follow it on the DA hike tracker. The July 2026 DA is not announced yet; 63% is only a formula estimate. Estimate
What do staff unions want in the new pay matrix?
The NC-JCM staff side asks for a ₹69,000 minimum pay and a 3.833 factor for pay and pension. It also wants a 6% annual increment (NC-JCM circular). Demand
These are demands, not decisions. Compare all union positions on 8th Pay Commission union demands.
Correction: an earlier version of this page showed the sample columns rounded to ₹100 (for example ₹41,000 at 2.28 for Level 1). This version shows exact products (₹41,040) and now covers all levels up to Level 18.
8th CPC pay matrix FAQs
Has the 8th Pay Commission pay matrix been released?
No. As of 18 October 2026 no 8th CPC pay matrix has been released. It will come with the Commission’s report (due about May 2027) and the Government’s pay rules.
Is the 8th CPC pay matrix PDF on WhatsApp official?
No. Any such PDF is unofficial. A real matrix will be published on a .gov.in website after the Government accepts the report.
What will Level 1 basic pay be under the 8th CPC?
Not known. ₹18,000 × 2.0 = ₹36,000 and × 2.57 = ₹46,260. These are what-ifs. The staff side wants ₹69,000.
How many levels will the 8th CPC pay matrix have?
Not decided. The 7th CPC matrix has 19 levels for civilians: Level 1 to 18 plus Level 13A. In 2016 no level was added or removed.
Will my annual increment stay at 3%?
The 7th CPC kept the increment at 3%. The staff side has asked the 8th CPC for 6%. Nothing is decided.
When will the new pay matrix apply?
After the Government accepts the report and notifies revised pay rules. PIB said the effect would normally be expected from 1 January 2026, but no date is fixed.
Official sources: PIB, 28 Oct 2025 · Gazette Resolution F. No. 01-01/2025-E.III(A), 3 Nov 2025 · 8cpc.gov.in What’s New · Cabinet decision on 7th CPC, 29 Jun 2016 · CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 · DoE OM 1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B), 22.04.2026 · PIB, 18 Apr 2026
Labels: Confirmed official order or release, linked · Estimate our calculation, not a government figure · Reported media or union report · Demand staff-side demand · Pending awaited
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