8th Pay Commission: Even if you retire in 2025, you will get arrears worth lakhs! Know the whole truth

The year 2025 is now in its last stages and only a few days are left to step into the new year 2026. But only one thing is still revolving in the minds of government employees – 8th pay commission When will it come and will retired people also get its benefits?

Especially for those thousands of employees who are going to take retirement this year or in the next few months, the biggest question is – will the new pay commission increase their pension even after retirement? Or will they continue to live on their old pension?

Roads will not be closed even after retirement

Many people think that once you retire from a job, the benefits of pay commission end. But the truth is that it is not so at all.

If you have retired in 2025, still have full hope. The Finance Ministry has given 18 months time to the 8th Pay Commission to submit its report in November 2025 itself. That means the recommendations will come by mid-2027 and the government can implement them by 2028.

Now the best thing – even if there is a delay in implementation, employees retiring in 2025 will also come under its purview. The 8th Pay Commission will not only increase the salary of the existing employees, but will also drastically increase the pension of retired employees.

Understand the complete mathematics of arrears

Most of the confusion remains regarding arrears. Suppose you retire in 2025 and the 8th Pay Commission comes into effect in 2028.

According to the trends of previous pay commissions and government rules, when the new pay commission is implemented, it is calculated from the expiry date of the 7th Pay Commission.

That means you will get the entire amount for the period from 2026 to 2028. arrears Will be received as (dues). This amount will come to your bank account in a lump sum – and in many cases it can run up to lakhs of rupees.

The arrears will also be calculated in the same proportion as the percentage increase in pension. The best thing – for this you will not have to visit any office. The government will transfer this amount directly to the pensioners’ accounts.

So just have some patience. The 8th Pay Commission will not only increase your pension but will also clear arrears worth lakhs.