8th pay commission, July 13 -- Constituted every 10 years, pay commissions are expected to make decisions that significantly impact salaries of central government employees and pensioners, including railways and defence staff.

As per usual timelines, the 8th pay commission is expected to announce its final recommendations within 18 months of being formed, by mid-2027. The move will impact about 1 crore beneficiaries - nearly 50 lakh central government employees, and around 65 lakh retired central government pensioners, including defence and railway personnel and retirees.

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