New Delhi, June 2 -- India typically witnesses a new Pay Commission once every decade. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, while the 8th Pay Commission was constituted in November 2025.

Pay Commissions play a crucial role in determining the salaries, pensions, allowances, fitment factors and other service-related benefits of central government employees and pensioners. Their recommendations generally remain in force for a decade, making them highly significant for both serving and retired government personnel.

As a result, every development related to the 8th Pay Commission is being closely watched. Employees and pensioners are keen to know what the commission will recommend, whether salary revisions will adequately address ...