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8th Pay Commission: Delay may mean arrears worth lakhsHere's the math behind the 14 lakh claim

The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for input submissions to June 15, 2026. Central government employees may receive arrears between 5 lakh and 14 lakh, depending on the fitment factor, which is still under discussion for the upcoming pay structure effective from January 1, 2026.