8th Pay Commission Latest Update: Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the 8th Pay Commission. Meanwhile, the 7th Pay Commission, which was implemented on January 1, 2016, will officially expire on December 31, 2025. This has led to increased curiosity and discussion among employees and pensioners about the salary increases under the 8th Pay Commission. It should be noted that the 8th Pay Commission has already been formed. In October 2025, the government approved its Terms of Reference (ToR).
Will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented in 5 days?
Based on past trends, January 1, 2026, is considered the official starting date for the new salary structure. Therefore, it is believed that the 8th Pay Commission could be considered effective from January 1, 2026. However, the government has not yet officially confirmed the implementation date. The commission has been given 18 months to complete its work.
During this time, it will study issues related to salaries, allowances, and pensions, prepare recommendations, and submit its report to the central government. It is expected that the report will be ready by May or June 2027, after which it will be implemented. Therefore, it will actually take time for this to reflect in the salaries and pensions of central employees and pensioners.
What salary increases are expected?
When the Sixth Pay Commission was implemented, the average salary of government employees increased by approximately 40 percent. Under the Seventh Pay Commission, salaries were increased by approximately 23 to 25 percent based on a fitment factor of 2.57. This time too, salary increases are likely to be within this range.
