8th Pay Commission: Big news for employees! When will the 8th pay commission come into force? Government gave ‘this’ important update in Parliament

• Will the wait for government employees end?
• Center’s stance on 8th Pay Commission clear
• Important information given by the Minister

8th Pay Commission Update Marathi News: Central Govt (Central Government) for employees and pensioners Regarding 8th Pay Commission (8th Pay Commission) Very important information has come out from the winter session of Parliament. The process of setting up the 8th Pay Commission has officially started and the government has clarified its stand on it.

What did the Minister say in Parliament?

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary while replying to the questions asked in the Lok Sabha said that the process of implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is underway. The government has approved the terms and conditions of the commission in November 2025 and the commission has been given 18 months to submit its report. The report will recommend restructuring of wages, allowances and pensions.

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‘Three’ Important Indications of Pay Commission Implementation

According to experts, there are clear indications that the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented soon:

1. 10 years gap: The 5th, 6th and 7th Pay Commissions have been implemented every 10 years (1996, 2006, 2016). A new commission is expected to come in 2026 according to that calculation.

2. Dearness Allowance (DA): When the DA goes beyond 50%, the demand for a new pay commission intensifies. Currently DA has reached 58%.

3. Government Approval: The proposal was given in-principle approval by the Cabinet in January 2025, while it was sealed on 3 November 2025.

From when to get increased salary?

Although the ‘effective date’ of the 8th Pay Commission may be 1 January 2026, the employees will have to wait for some more time for the actual increase in their bank accounts. The commission has been given 18 months, after which the cabinet approval and departmental process will take place. Going by the experience of 7th Pay Commission, employees are more likely to get actual increase in salary and arrears in FY 2026-27.

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