New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The central government employees are awaiting a salary revision under the 8th Pay Commission. Still, as things stand today, they might have to wait until the second half of 2027 or even longer to gain clarity and see the financial impact of its recommendations.

This is because the 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and was mandated to complete its discussions and consultations within 18 months of that date and to submit its final report to the central government, as per the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission.

Furthermore, the commission recently held key meetings in Bengaluru on October 7 and 8, 2026, according to its official website. Now, the 8th Pay Commission is gearing up for ...