8th Pay Commission Review Begins: Salaries, Arrears Expected from Jan 2026

• Government of India constitutes 8th Central Pay Commission on November 3, 2025, to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.
• Ministry of Finance initiates online consultation, inviting suggestions from various stakeholders via MyGov portal; deadline for feedback is April 30, 2026.
• Commission has 18 months from November 2025 to submit recommendations; financial impact to be known post-report submission and government approval.
• 8th Pay Commission expected to be effective from January 1, 2026, with arrears calculated from this date.
• Early estimates project a 20-35% salary hike, with minimum basic pay potentially increasing significantly from current ₹18,000.