Evolution of Central Govt Pay: 4th–8th CPC

A quick visual journey through decades of growth in pay scale.

The 4th CPC (1986)

Hike :  27.6% Min.  Basic     Pay: ₹750

5th CPC (1996) Hike:    31% Min. Basic Pay: ₹2,550

6th CPC (2006)Fitment Factor:      ≈1.86  Hike: 54% Min. Basic Pay: ₹7,000

7th CPC (2016)Fitment Factor:      ~2.57 – Hike:      ~14.3% Min. Basic Pay: ₹18,000

8th CPC Preview – Commission approved: Jan 16, 2025 Expected implementation: Jan 1, 2026

Fitment Factor & Salary Hike – Projected Fitment Factor: 1.92 - 2.20 Likely Hike: 20–35%, some estimates even 40–50%

Min. Basic Pay Jump From ₹18,000 to ₹46,800–₹51,480

Pension Impact – Old min. pension: ₹9,000 Expected to reach ₹20,500–₹25,740

Implementation Delay? – Setup delays: Commission yet to be fully formed Implementation may slide past Jan 2026, potentially into 2027

Allowances & DADA may      be merged with basic pay HRA, TA, etc. to be recalculated on new base

pay Hike Expected in 8th CPC Fitment factor  1.92 – 2.20 Rs 34560 ‑39,600  Incre- 20‑50%

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