8th Pay Commission: When will salaries increase with arrears? What's the latest update on the 8th Pay Commission?

News Topical, Digital Desk : Millions of central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the Eighth Pay Commission. The biggest question on people's minds is when the Eighth Pay Commission will be implemented, when will arrears be paid, and so on. The government has already approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission in November 2025. The commission will submit its report to the central government within 18 months.

The Commission is headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. At present, there is no definitive word on when the Eighth Pay Commission will be implemented. The government has not yet set a date for its implementation. However, it is reported that the Commission may submit an interim report by December 2026, with a final report expected by 2027. 

When will I get the arrears?

Even if the report is submitted within 18 months, it may take longer to implement. However, whenever the government approves the recommendations, the arrears are likely to be calculated from January 1, 2026.

According to an India Today report, CA Manish Mishra, founder of GenZCFO, said, "The arrears are likely to be calculated from January 1, 2026, which is the last date fixed for the 7th Pay Commission, even if the payment is made only after the Commission's recommendations are approved."

How much will the salary increase? 

The exact salary increase under the Eighth Pay Commission is still unclear. The Sixth Pay Commission saw an average increase of approximately 40 percent. The Seventh Pay Commission established a uniform fitment factor of 2.57, resulting in an average salary increase of 20–35 percent. The Eighth Pay Commission is expected to see a salary increase of 20–35 percent.

With a fitment factor of 2.4 to 3.0, the minimum basic salary could increase from ₹18,000 to approximately ₹30,000 to ₹32,000. However, if a 3.25 fitment factor is implemented, the same ₹18,000 salary would rise to ₹58,500. Most employee representatives are demanding a 3.25 fitment factor.

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