8th Pay Commission Will be Implemented in 2027, Find Out How Much Arrears Will Be Paid

8th Pay Commission Arrears: The most discussed topic among central employees these days is the 8th Pay Commission. January has passed, and February is approaching, so every employee wants to know when the new recommendations will be implemented and when the increased salary will begin. According to sources, the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are considered effective from January 1, 2026, but the actual payment of the revised salary is expected to begin in January 2027.

Tentative Implementation Date

Generally, the Pay Commission recommendations are considered effective from the scheduled date, but administrative processes, report submission, and approval can take time. If payment is delayed by one year, employees will be paid arrears for the entire year. This is why there is increased curiosity about arrears.

How Arrears Are Calculated

The basis for calculating arrears is the difference between the old and new basic salaries. If the new salary is received from January 2027, but is considered effective from January 2026, a difference of 12 months will be added. The general formula for arrears can be understood as follows: The arrears are equal to the new basic pay minus the old basic pay, multiplied by the total number of months, and then adding the difference in DA, HRA, and other allowances.

Possible Increase in Fitment Factor

There is talk that the fitment factor this time could be between 2.86 and 3.0. This means that the basic salary could increase by nearly three times. If this figure exceeds 3.0, both salary and arrears could increase significantly.

Estimated Arrears for Groups A to D

If payments are made in 2027, with 2026 as the effective year, on average, Group A employees could receive arrears of over ₹12 lakh. For Group B, this amount could reach approximately ₹7 to ₹8 lakh. Group C employees are expected to receive arrears of approximately ₹5 to ₹6 lakh (approximately ₹4 lakh), and Group D employees approximately ₹4 lakh (approximately ₹4 lakh). This calculation is based only on basic pay and DA. The total amount may increase further if HRA and other allowances are included.

Demands of Employee Organizations

Employee organizations want a fitment factor of 3.25. This will enable a greater increase in the minimum wage. The previous 7th Pay Commission implemented a fitment factor of 2.57, increasing the minimum basic salary from ₹7,000 to ₹18,000.

Meeting and Further Process

The drafting committee of the Joint Consultative Machinery of the National Council is scheduled to meet on February 25th to discuss demands related to the 8th Pay Commission. Employees’ suggestions and demands will be formally presented at the meeting.

Commission Formation and Members

The Central Government constituted the 8th Pay Commission in November last year. The Commission is headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. Professor Pulak Ghosh has been appointed as a part-time member, and Pankaj Jain serves as Member Secretary. The Commission’s procedures and terms of reference have already been notified.