8th CPC Pension Arrear Calculator
Estimate back-pay arrears for retirees since the proposed effective date of January 1, 2026.
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Arrears Calculation Pending
Enter pension details and click Calculate to estimate retroactive arrears.
Estimated total pension backlog compensation.
Month-by-Month Arrears Breakdown
Comparing monthly pension payouts under old and new proposed scales.
| Month | 7th CPC (Paid) | 8th CPC (Proposed) | Net Monthly Gain |
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Frequently asked questions.
01Why would pension arrears be paid?
If the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are officially notified after January 1, 2026 (for example, in late 2026 or 2027), they will be implemented retrospectively from the effective date of January 1, 2026. Penisoners will receive a lump sum payment representing the difference for those months, known as arrears.
02How is the pension arrear calculated?
It is calculated as the sum of monthly differences: (Proposed 8th CPC Basic Pension + Proposed 8th CPC Dearness Relief) minus (7th CPC Basic Pension + 7th CPC Dearness Relief) paid during that month.