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8th Pay Commission: How many months of arrears will central government employees get
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:05
8th Pay Commission: How many months of arrears will central government employees get
- •Expectations and questions regarding the 8th Pay Commission are increasing among central government employees and pensioners.
- •The 8th Pay Commission was established on November 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
- •The commission has been given a period of 18 months to submit its final report by May 2027.
- •Consultative meetings are being held across various cities to gather opinions from employee unions.
- •The arrears for employees will be determined based on when the new pay structure officially comes into effect.
Key Questions Answered
The 8th Pay Commission was established on November 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
The Pay Commission has been given 18 months and is expected to submit its final report by May 2027.
The number of months of arrears employees will receive depends on when the new pay structure comes into effect and when the revised salary is paid.
