8th Pay Commission Update: When Can Central Government Employees Expect Salary Hikes?
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The wait for the 8th Pay Commission's implementation continues, with central government employees eagerly anticipating salary hikes. The 7th Pay Commission, which was set to expire this month, has already notified its end. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary has provided an update in the Parliament regarding the new pay panel. The 8th Pay Commission, which will revise salaries and pensions, has been constituted and its terms of reference have been notified. According to Chaudhary, the timing and funding for the 8th Pay Commission's implementation will be decided later. The commission, headed by retired Justice Ranjana Desai, is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months from its constitution. The 7th Pay Commission came into effect on January 1, 2016, and pay commissions typically operate on a 10-year cycle, making 2026 a natural year for revising pay structures. However, the implementation timeline may be delayed by at least two years due to delays in appointments, ToR clarification, and the overall process. The Terms of Reference, along with the names of its members and chairperson, were announced in October 2025. With over 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners awaiting the new pay structure, the government's decision on the implementation date will be crucial.
