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Most Indian states link their own Pay Commissions to the Central Pay Commission, adopting a similar (though not identical) fitment factor and pay matrix a few months or years after the Centre implements its own revision. This calculator gives State Government employees a quick, state-specific estimate of what their revised basic pay could look like once their state cabinet approves an 8th CPC-aligned pay revision.
Fitment Factor: 0.00x
Monthly Increase: ₹0
Annual Increase: ₹0
⚠️ Important Note on Accuracy
This calculator produces an estimate based on publicly discussed 8th Pay Commission fitment logic and historical Pay Commission patterns. It is not an official government tool. Always cross-check your final figures with your Pay & Accounts Office (PAO), DDO, or HR department once the official 8th CPC notification is published. For authoritative information, refer to dopt.gov.in.
How State Government Pay Revisions Work
Unlike Central Government employees, whose pay is revised the moment the Union Cabinet approves the Pay Commission's recommendations, State Government employees depend on their own state cabinet's decision. States typically follow one of three approaches:
- Immediate adoption: Some fiscally stronger states adopt the central fitment factor almost as-is, sometimes within the same financial year.
- Modified adoption: Many states adopt a slightly lower fitment factor to manage their own budgets, while keeping the overall pay matrix structure similar.
- Delayed adoption: Some states take a year or more to notify their own Pay Commission / Pay Revision Committee report, sometimes backdating arrears once approved.
Because of this variation, our calculator uses a state-specific illustrative fitment factor (ranging roughly between 2.60x and 2.85x depending on the state's historical pattern) rather than a single flat number for all states.
State-wise Estimated Fitment Factor (Illustrative)
| State | Estimated Fitment Factor | State | Estimated Fitment Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 2.82x | Tamil Nadu | 2.85x |
| Kerala | 2.85x | Karnataka | 2.80x |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2.78x | West Bengal | 2.78x |
| Gujarat | 2.78x | Punjab | 2.75x |
| Rajasthan | 2.75x | Bihar | 2.75x |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2.75x | Haryana | 2.72x |
| Others (avg.) | 2.60x – 2.72x | North-East states (avg.) | 2.60x – 2.70x |
These are illustrative planning estimates based on historical adoption trends after the 6th and 7th CPC. Actual figures will only be confirmed after each state's cabinet notification.
Why State Salaries Differ From Central Salaries
Even with an identical fitment factor, a State Government employee's final in-hand salary can differ from a Central Government counterpart at the same pay level because of differences in Dearness Allowance release dates, House Rent Allowance city classification rules, state-specific allowances (like special duty allowance in hill states), and the pace at which arrears are released.