8th Pay Commission: Will 4x Fitment Factor Bring ₹15.20 Lakh Arrears for Govt Employees?

Breaking down the arrears: Jan to June 2026

Let us calculate the arrears for the first half of 2026. Taking the old basic pay of Rs 53,100 and assuming a 60 percent DA (Rs 31,860), the total monthly pay is Rs 84,960. On the flip side, the new assumed basic pay is Rs 2,12,400. The monthly difference between the new basic pay and the old total pay is Rs 1,27,440. Multiply that by six months, and you get arrears of Rs 7,64,640 for Jan-June 2026. For July-Dec 2026, let us assume DA hits 63 percent. The old basic pay plus DA (Rs 33,453) equals Rs 86,553 per month. The monthly difference from the new basic pay (Rs 2,12,400) is Rs 1,25,847. Over six months, that is Rs 7,55,082. Adding both periods together, the total 12-month arrears touch Rs 15,19,722, or roughly Rs 15.20 lakh. Remember, this applies to a Level 9 employee assuming a 4.00 Fitment Factor. The actual arrears will completely depend on the final government orders regarding the implementation date, fitment factor, and DA merger.