| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 8th Pay Commission Notification | Notified in November 2025 to review salaries, allowances, and pensions. |
| Effective Date | January 1, 2026 (arrears applicable from this date). |
| Expected Implementation | Late 2027 or early 2028 (after Cabinet approval). |
| Reason for Delay | Commission has 18 months to submit report; Cabinet approval takes time. |
| Past Precedents | 7th Pay Commission term ends on December 31, 2025; earlier commissions also delayed. |
| Fitment Factor Range | Expected between 1.83 to 2.46 (used to calculate revised basic pay). |
| Expected Salary Hike | Minimum ~14%, maximum up to 54% (unlikely due to fiscal constraints). |
| DA Merger Clarification | No merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay; DA revisions continue biannually. |
| Beneficiaries | 50 lakh central govt employees and 65 lakh pensioners. |
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