8th Pay Commission Shala Darpan Salary Matrix 2026

The 8th Pay Commission (CPC) has officially moved from a proposal to a reality. On January 16, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the formal implementation of the new pay scales, continuing the 10-year cycle for government staff.

• The Implementation Timeline: While the notification was finalized this month, the recommendations carry a retrospective effect from January 1, 2026. This means any delay in salary disbursement will result in arrears for Rajasthan state employees.
• Shala Darpan Integration: The Rajasthan Education Department is currently preparing the “Salary Fixation” module. It is expected to go live in the Staff Window by the end of this quarter, allowing DDOs to update individual service books.
• The Fitment Factor Debate: The primary driver of your salary hike is the fitment factor. While conservative estimates suggest a 1.92x multiplier, employee unions are strongly advocating for a 2.86x factor to counter the rising cost of living since the last revision.

New Salary Calculation Formula for Rajasthan Teachers

Understanding your new take-home pay requires a shift from 7th CPC thinking.

Calculating Your Revised Basic Pay

The foundation of the 8th CPC is the new basic pay. You can estimate yours using this simple formula:

New 8th CPC Basic = Current 7th CPC Basic × Fitment Factor

Example: A Grade III teacher currently at an L-10 basic of ₹23,500 would see their new basic jump to approximately ₹67,210 (assuming a 2.86 fitment factor).

The DA Reset Mechanism

A unique feature of this rollout is the DA Reset. The Dearness Allowance (currently around 55-60%) will be merged into your new, higher basic pay. On January 1, 2026, the DA counter resets to 0%, ensuring your allowances like HRA and TA are calculated on a much larger base figure.

HRA & TA Adjustments

Allowances will now align with city-wise slabs. Rajasthan districts are classified as follows:

• Y-Class (20% HRA): Cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer.
• Z-Class (10% HRA): Rural blocks and smaller town postings.

8th Pay Commission Matrix for Rajasthan (Level-Wise Projections)

Level 10 & 11 (Grade III & II Teachers)

These levels represent the bulk of the teaching workforce. With a 2.86x fitment factor, the entry-level pay for L-10 moves from ₹56,100 (top of scale) to an estimated ₹160,446.

Level 12 & 13 (Grade I & Lecturers)

Senior staff will see the most significant impact on their grade pay equivalents. The shift ensures that the pay gap between middle management and senior educators remains equitable.

Probationer Trainee Fixation

New recruits currently on “fixed pay” will also see a revision. The 8th CPC aims to increase the fixed stipend to ensure probationers can manage living costs effectively during their initial two years of service.

How to Use the Shala Darpan Salary Calculator

1. Step 1: Accessing the Staff Window: Log in to your Shala Darpan profile and navigate to the ‘Reports’ section to find your current basic pay on your latest salary slip.
2. Step 2: Inputting Your Pay Level: Select your corresponding Level (L-1 to L-12) from the 7th CPC to see the projected 8th CPC mapping.
3. Step 3: Verification via Pay Fixation Module: Once your DDO initiates the update, you can track the status in the “Employee Service Book” tab to ensure your new basic and increments are correctly recorded.

Impact on Arrears and Pensioners

Arrear Calculation for January–March 2026

Since the implementation is retrospective from January 1, 2026, teachers will receive a lump-sum payout covering the salary difference for the first quarter. Based on a 2.86 fitment factor, an L-10 teacher can expect arrears ranging from ₹45,000 to ₹60,000, depending on their specific pay stage.

Pension Revision for Retired Rajasthan Staff

Retirees can track their revised Pension Payment Order (PPO) through the Shala Darpan “Pensioner Window.” This module will show real-time updates as the system recalibrates basic pensions using the new 8th CPC multiplier.

Frequently Asked Questions