The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How gross salary of central government employees may double in 7 years at high annual increment rate, DA merger with basic pay

Fitment factor in 8th Pay Commission: Employee groups recommend increasing annual increments and merging dearness allowance with basic pay. This move aims to accelerate salary growth for government employees and pensioners. A higher increment rate and DA merger could potentially double gross salaries within seven years. Various organizations have submitted specific proposals regarding increment percentages and DA merger thresholds. These recommendations are part of submissions made to the 8th Pay Commission.