8th Pay Commission: Why Salaries Didn't Rise on Jan 1, 2026

• Central government employees expected 8th CPC salary/pension hike from Jan 1, 2026, but no change occurred.
• The 8th CPC, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, was constituted but hasn't submitted its report yet.
• Salary revisions can only be implemented after the commission's recommendations are formally approved by the Centre.
• Employees are likely to receive arrears retrospectively from Jan 1, 2026, once new pay scales are notified.
• Expected hike: Minimum salary from Rs 18,000 to Rs 50,000; highest up to Rs 1 crore annually.

Why It Matters: 8th Pay Commission's report delay means no salary hike yet, but arrears and substantial increases are expected.