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8th Pay Commission from January 1, 2026? Here's a big update on salary and pension hike as the issue was raised in Parliament

Central government employees and pensioners await a clear decision on whether 8th Pay Commission arrears will be provided from January 1, 2026. While past practices suggest arrears from the previous commission's culmination date, the government has not confirmed this for the 8th CPC, leaving the implementation date uncertain.