8th Pay Commission: Central Employees to Get Huge Arrears Despite Delay
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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 14:17
8th Pay Commission: Central Employees to Get Huge Arrears Despite Delay
- •8th Pay Commission implementation is not automatic; new salary structure expected late 2026 or early 2027.
- •Despite delays, the effective date for increased salary and pension will remain January 1, 2026.
- •Central employees and pensioners will receive full arrears from January 1, 2026, paid in a lump sum.
- •Arrears are calculated as the monthly salary difference multiplied by the number of delayed months.
- •Example: ₹75,000 arrears for a ₹5,000 monthly increase over 15 months of delay.
Why It Matters: Central employees will receive significant arrears from Jan 2026, even with 8th Pay Commission delays.
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