8th Pay Commission: Salaries to Double, But Delays Expected for Central Govt Employees

• 8th Pay Commission set to double central government employees' basic salaries by 90-100%.
• Official implementation date is January 1, 2026, but actual revised salaries likely by late 2027 or early 2028 due to process delays.
• Commission's report expected by mid-2027; government review and approval will follow.
• Salaries will be revised retrospectively from January 1, 2026, with employees receiving arrears.
• Lower-level basic pay could rise from Rs. 18,000-21,700 to Rs. 34,000-48,000; high-level secretaries could exceed Rs. 4.25 lakh.

Why It Matters: Central govt employees face 8th Pay Commission delays but will get substantial salary hikes and arrears.