8th Pay Commission: Lakhs in Arrears Assured for Central Employees from Jan 2026

• Central government employees and pensioners await the 8th Pay Commission, expected after the 7th PC's tenure ends on December 31, 2025.
• Official implementation requires a government notification and may be delayed, potentially until May 2027.
• Despite delays, employees are guaranteed to receive all accumulated arrears from January 1, 2026.
• Arrears will be calculated on the revised total salary and paid as a lump sum, e.g., Rs. 75,000 for a 15-month delay with Rs. 5,000 monthly increase.
• Government plans budget allocations for arrears, expecting increased market liquidity and consumption post-implementation.

Why It Matters: Central employees will receive full 8th Pay Commission benefits and arrears from Jan 2026, despite implementation delays.