8th Pay Commission army salary: no new pay, MSP or fitment factor is announced yet (18 October 2026). Army, Navy, Air Force and CAPF are all covered. Confirmed
Today a Sepoy gets ₹21,700 basic + ₹5,200 MSP + 63% DA = ₹43,847 a month before HRA and other allowances. At a 2.0 factor the Sepoy’s basic would be about ₹43,400. Estimate
Coverage: 8th CPC Gazette resolution, 3 Nov 2025 Confirmed · Updated 19 October 2026
Rank-wise quick answer (basic pay at a 2.0 factor, our estimate): Sepoy ₹43,400 · Naik ₹51,000 · Havildar ₹58,400 · Subedar ₹89,800 · Lieutenant ₹1,12,200 · Captain ₹1,22,600 · Major ₹1,38,800 · Colonel ₹2,61,200. CAPF: Constable ₹43,400 · Sub-Inspector ₹70,800 · Assistant Commandant ₹1,12,200. Estimate
MSP, DA and allowances are not included. See the full rank-wise table at 1.86, 2.0 and 2.57, or work out your own pay with the 8th Pay Commission salary calculator for Army, Navy, Air Force and CAPF. Civilian staff can compare the 8th Pay Commission salary table for Levels 1–10.
8th Pay Commission army salary at a glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Defence forces covered? | Yes. Named in the Terms of Reference Confirmed |
| CAPF covered? | Yes, as Central Government employees (MHA) Confirmed |
| Fitment factor / new pay matrix | Not announced Pending |
| New MSP | Not announced. Now ₹5,200 (JCO/OR), ₹15,500 (officers up to Brigadier) Confirmed |
| Report due | About May 2027 (18 months from 3 Nov 2025) Estimate |
| Date of effect | Not notified. PIB: “would normally be expected from 01.01.2026” (PIB, 28 Oct 2025) |
| DA now | 63% from 1 July 2026 (Cabinet approval, 28 October 2026) (PIB) Confirmed |
Will Army, Navy and Air Force get the 8th Pay Commission?
Yes. The Finance Ministry’s resolution of 3 November 2025 names “Personnel belonging to the Defence Forces”. That means officers, JCOs and other ranks of all three services. Confirmed
CAPF personnel (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Assam Rifles) are covered as Central Government employees, the first group in the same list. Confirmed
Defence pensioners are covered too. The Commission must review pension of employees not on NPS. Most armed forces personnel are outside NPS. (Gazette resolution)
Army salary today: rank-wise pay level and pay
The armed forces have their own pay matrix. Your monthly pay = matrix pay + MSP + DA (63% of basic + MSP). HRA, transport and risk allowances come on top.
| Rank (Army) | Level | Entry basic pay | MSP | Basic + MSP + 63% DA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepoy | 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹5,200 | ₹43,847 |
| Naik | 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹50,041 |
| Havildar | 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹56,072 |
| Naib Subedar | 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹66,178 |
| Subedar | 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹5,200 | ₹81,663 |
| Subedar Major | 8 | ₹47,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹86,064 |
| Lieutenant | 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹15,500 | ₹1,16,708 |
| Captain | 10B | ₹61,300 | ₹15,500 | ₹1,25,184 |
| Major | 11 | ₹69,400 | ₹15,500 | ₹1,38,387 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 12A | ₹1,21,200 | ₹15,500 | ₹2,22,821 |
| Colonel | 13 | ₹1,30,600 | ₹15,500 | ₹2,38,143 |
| Brigadier | 13A | ₹1,39,600 | ₹15,500 | ₹2,52,813 |
Want your exact figure with HRA, TA and X group pay? Use our Army, Navy, Air Force and CAPF salary calculator.
What is Military Service Pay (MSP) in the 8th Pay Commission?
MSP is a fixed monthly amount for the hardships of military life. Only the armed forces get it, for all ranks up to Brigadier. It counts for DA and pension. Confirmed
| Category | 6th CPC MSP | 7th CPC MSP (now) |
|---|---|---|
| Officers (up to Brigadier) | ₹6,000 | ₹15,500 |
| Military Nursing Service officers | ₹4,200 | ₹10,800 |
| JCOs / Other Ranks | ₹2,000 | ₹5,200 |
| Non-Combatants (Enrolled), Air Force | ₹1,000 | ₹3,600 |
Group X pay for JCOs/ORs: ₹6,200 (trades needing an AICTE-recognised diploma-equivalent) or ₹3,600 (other X trades), on top of pay and MSP. Group Y gets no X pay. (Army Pay Rules 2017, PBOR) Confirmed
Will MSP increase in the 8th CPC? Nothing is decided. In 2016 MSP rose roughly by the general factor (₹2,000 → ₹5,200, ₹6,000 → ₹15,500). If that repeats, JCO/OR MSP would be about ₹10,400 at 2.0 and ₹13,400 at 2.57. Estimate
8th Pay Commission army salary by rank (estimate)
Estimate, not an official table. We multiply today’s entry pay by 1.86, 2.0 and 2.57 and round up to the next ₹100. 2.57 was the 7th CPC factor. 1.86 and 2.0 are illustrative. Estimate
| Rank (level) | Entry pay now | × 1.86 | × 2.0 | × 2.57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepoy (3) | ₹21,700 | ₹40,400 | ₹43,400 | ₹55,800 |
| Naik (4) | ₹25,500 | ₹47,500 | ₹51,000 | ₹65,600 |
| Havildar (5) | ₹29,200 | ₹54,400 | ₹58,400 | ₹75,100 |
| Naib Subedar (6) | ₹35,400 | ₹65,900 | ₹70,800 | ₹91,000 |
| Subedar (7) | ₹44,900 | ₹83,600 | ₹89,800 | ₹1,15,400 |
| Subedar Major (8) | ₹47,600 | ₹88,600 | ₹95,200 | ₹1,22,400 |
| Lieutenant (10) | ₹56,100 | ₹1,04,400 | ₹1,12,200 | ₹1,44,200 |
| Captain (10B) | ₹61,300 | ₹1,14,100 | ₹1,22,600 | ₹1,57,600 |
| Major (11) | ₹69,400 | ₹1,29,100 | ₹1,38,800 | ₹1,78,400 |
| Lieutenant Colonel (12A) | ₹1,21,200 | ₹2,25,500 | ₹2,42,400 | ₹3,11,500 |
| Colonel (13) | ₹1,30,600 | ₹2,43,000 | ₹2,61,200 | ₹3,35,700 |
| Brigadier (13A) | ₹1,39,600 | ₹2,59,700 | ₹2,79,200 | ₹3,58,800 |
How much will a Sepoy’s pay really rise?
DA restarts from zero when a new pay matrix starts. So compare new basic + new MSP with today’s basic + MSP + 63% DA.
Real rise ≈ (Fitment factor ÷ 1.63) − 1. A factor up to 1.63 only absorbs today’s DA.
| Rank | Today (basic + MSP + 63% DA) | At 1.86 | At 2.0 | At 2.57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepoy | ₹43,847 | ₹50,100 | ₹53,800 | ₹69,200 |
| Lieutenant | ₹1,16,709 | ₹1,33,300 | ₹1,43,200 | ₹1,84,100 |
CAPF salary in the 8th Pay Commission
CAPF personnel are paid on the civilian 7th CPC matrix. They get no MSP. Their DA is the same 63% (from 1 July 2026).
| Rank | Level | Entry pay | Pay + 63% DA now | × 1.86 | × 2.0 | × 2.57 | Level source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (GD) | 3 | ₹21,700 | ₹35,371 | ₹40,400 | ₹43,400 | ₹55,800 | SSC Constable (GD) 2026 notice |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) | 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹57,702 | ₹65,900 | ₹70,800 | ₹91,000 | SSC SI in CAPFs 2026 notice |
| Assistant Commandant | 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹91,443 | ₹1,04,400 | ₹1,12,200 | ₹1,44,200 | MHA circular, AC at Level-10 |
So the CAPF AC salary after the 8th Pay Commission would start near ₹1,12,200 basic at a 2.0 factor. That is an illustration only. Estimate
CAPF OROP demand and the 8th CPC
OROP does not apply to CAPF. Pre-2004 CAPF entrants are on civilian pension rules. Later entrants are on NPS/UPS. Associations want pension parity with the armed forces. Demand
Army pension and OROP in the 8th Pay Commission
Defence pensions are inside the 8th CPC review. How pre-2026 pensioners will be revised is not decided. Pending
In 2016 the 7th CPC used the higher of two methods: 2.57 × existing pension, or notional pay fixation. MSP was included for defence pensioners. (PIB) Confirmed
OROP status for defence personnel
OROP has its own cycle, separate from the Pay Commission. The latest revision is from 1 July 2024. DESW letters: 10 July 2024, rank-wise tables 4 September 2024, and a further letter of 13 October 2025. (DESW pension circulars) Confirmed
Estimate your revised pension in the 8th Pay Commission pension calculator.
What are defence and CAPF bodies asking for?
- Higher MSP for JCOs/ORs, some asking for parity with officers. Demand
- Higher risk and hardship allowance for CAPF. Demand
- OROP-style pension parity for CAPF retirees. Demand
- These are demands only. The Commission has published no views. See our 8th CPC union demands tracker.
Latest Commission activity is on 8cpc.gov.in What’s New and our 8th Pay Commission latest news page.
8th Pay Commission army salary: FAQs
What will be the 8th Pay Commission army salary?
Not decided yet. Today a Sepoy gets ₹21,700 basic + ₹5,200 MSP. At a 2.0 factor the basic would be about ₹43,400, and at 2.57 about ₹55,800. These are estimates; DA would restart from zero.
What is military service pay in the 8th Pay Commission?
MSP is unchanged until the 8th CPC reports. It is ₹5,200 for JCOs/ORs, ₹15,500 for officers up to Brigadier, ₹10,800 for MNS officers and ₹3,600 for Air Force NC(E).
Is CAPF included in the 8th Pay Commission?
Yes. CAPF personnel are Central Government employees, the first group in the Terms of Reference. They stay on the civilian pay matrix and get no MSP.
What will be the CAPF AC salary after the 8th Pay Commission?
An Assistant Commandant is at Level 10 with ₹56,100 entry pay. At a 2.0 factor that becomes about ₹1,12,200 basic. This is an illustration, not an official figure.
Is there an 8th Pay Commission army salary PDF?
No official PDF exists. The Commission has not released any pay matrix. Any “army salary list” PDF on social media is unofficial.
When will the army get the new pay?
The report is due by about May 2027. The Government must then accept it and notify new pay rules. PIB says the effect would normally be from 1 January 2026, but no date is notified.
Changes on 18 October 2026: rewritten in plain language; added today’s pay with MSP and DA for every rank, CAPF SI and AC levels with official notices, and a link to our defence salary calculator. Facts re-checked; nothing official has changed since 13 October.
Official sources: 8th CPC Gazette resolution (3 Nov 2025) · PIB ToR (28 Oct 2025) · DA 63% from 1.7.2026 (DoE OM 29.10.2026) (MoD order for Armed Forces awaited) · PIB 7th CPC highlights · Army Pay Rules 2017 (PBOR) · SSC GD notice · SSC SI notice · DESW circulars · 8cpc.gov.in
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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