8th Pay Commission: Big Salary Hike Expected From 2026, But Delayed Payout

• 8th Pay Commission effective January 1, 2026, but actual salary hike will be delayed until late 2027 or early 2028.
• The Commission's report is expected after May 2027, leading to a delay in revised pay rollout.
• Employees will receive retrospective benefits and arrears from January 1, 2026, once approved.
• Basic salaries are projected to increase by nearly 90-100% across most pay levels.
• Significant pay jumps expected for all ranks: Peon (Rs 18k-21.7k to Rs 34k-48k) to Secretary (over Rs 4.25 lakh basic).

Why It Matters: Central government employees face delayed 8th Pay Commission hikes but will get significant retrospective pay and arrears.