8th Pay Commission: A historic decision has been announced for millions of central employees and pensioners across the country. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission. This important commission has been formed to review the salaries, allowances, and working conditions of central employees.
The Commission has been formed as a short-term group. Following this significant news, employees are wondering: when will the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations be implemented, and when will the increased salaries be credited to their accounts? Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav confirmed the formation of the Commission, stating that in-principle approval was given in January 2025, and the formation of the Commission in such a short time is a major achievement. Let us dispel any doubts in detail.
When will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented
The 8th Central Pay Commission has been constituted today, but its recommendations may take some time to be implemented on the ground. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body and will submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its formation. This means that the report will take one and a half years to be submitted. After the report is submitted, the Union Cabinet will approve it, and the implementation date will be announced at that time. According to reports, full implementation may not take place until 2028. Statistics indicate that the 7th Pay Commission expires in December 2025, so the 8th Pay Commission should be implemented from January 1, 2026.
When will the increased salary and arrears be credited to the account
The most important question for employees is the payment of increased salaries and arrears. The payment of increased salaries from the 8th Pay Commission will begin in January 2026, even if the Commission’s recommendations are implemented later. If the Commission’s recommendations are implemented from January 1, 2028 (as reported), employees will receive the entire arrears for two years (January 2026 to December 2027) credited to their bank accounts in one lump sum.
If implementation occurs in 2027, they will receive one year’s arrears. The Commission’s recommendations will apply to approximately 5 million central government employees, including those in the defense services, and approximately 6.9 million pensioners.
Key Members of the 8th Pay Commission
Key members of the 8th Central Pay Commission have been appointed, keeping it short-term: Chairperson: Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Supreme Court judge. Member (Part-time): Professor Pulak Ghosh of IIM Bangalore. Member-Secretary: Pankaj Jain, current Petroleum Secretary.
