1. What is the 7th Pay Commission?

The 7th Pay Commission was established by the Indian government to review and recommend changes to the salary structure of central government employees. It introduced a fitment factor of 2.57 to calculate new basic pay from old basic pay.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the 7th Pay Commission formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Old Basic} \) — Previous basic salary in INR
• \( \text{Fitment Factor} \) — Multiplication factor (typically 2.57)
• \( \text{New Basic} \) — Revised basic salary in INR

Explanation: The fitment factor of 2.57 is applied to the old basic pay to arrive at the new basic pay as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.

3. Importance of Salary Revision

Details: The 7th Pay Commission revision ensures that government employees' salaries keep pace with inflation and economic changes, maintaining their standard of living and purchasing power.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your old basic salary in INR and the fitment factor (default is 2.57). The calculator will compute your new basic salary as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the fitment factor in 7th Pay Commission?
A: The fitment factor is 2.57, which is used to multiply the old basic pay to arrive at the new basic pay structure.

Q2: Is the fitment factor same for all employees?
A: Yes, the fitment factor of 2.57 is uniformly applied to all central government employees as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.

Q3: What components are included in the new salary?
A: The new salary includes basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other allowances as applicable.

Q4: When was the 7th Pay Commission implemented?
A: The 7th Pay Commission recommendations were implemented with effect from January 1, 2016.

Q5: Are state government employees covered under this?
A: State governments may adopt the 7th Pay Commission recommendations with or without modifications, depending on their individual decisions.