8th Pay Commission: Jan 1 Deadline Missed, Salary Hike Delayed. What's Next?

• 8th Pay Commission's Jan 1, 2026, implementation deadline for salary hikes passed, disappointing central employees.
• Commission formed with Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as Chair, Pankaj Jain as Member-Secretary, and Professor Pulak Ghosh.
• Delay due to unsubmitted recommendations; new salaries await commission's report and government approval.
• Employees will receive arrears calculated from January 1, 2026, once recommendations are implemented.
• Expected hike: minimum wage ₹18,000 to ₹50,000; highest salary up to ₹1 crore annually.

Why It Matters: 8th Pay Commission salary hikes delayed past Jan 1, 2026, awaiting recommendations, but arrears are assured.