8th Pay Commission: Major news for central govt employees. There’s a lot of confusion among people about when the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented, especially regarding salaries. Discussions are circulating on social media that the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented as soon as the new year begins, and that increased salaries will be awarded.
But how much truth is there in this? It’s important to know. In early November 2025, the central government established the 8th Pay Commission and approved its Terms of Reference (TOR). This will serve as the main guideline for formulating recommendations. Now, many employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the submission of the Pay Commission report and government approval. Let’s find out the latest update on this matter.
When can the 8th Pay Commission be implemented?
Based on past trends, once the government establishes a pay commission or initiates the process, it typically takes one to two years to implement it. Based on the current timeline, the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are expected to be implemented before 2027. The 8th CPC has 18 months to submit its report. Once it does, a group of ministers will study it and then send it to the Cabinet for final approval. This could take up to a month. If the 8th CPC also seeks an extension, implementation could take approximately two years.
What has been happening so far?
In India, pay commissions are enacted approximately every ten years and take approximately 2-3 years to implement. For example, the 7th CPC was enacted in 2014 and implemented within 29 months in 2016. Similarly, the 6th CPC took 22 months to implement. The 8th Pay Commission has 18 months to go, and we can assume that implementing its recommendations could take another six months. However, timely implementation also depends on how various employee organizations continue to pressure the government.