8th Pay Commission, Dec. 29 -- Lakhs of central government employees and pensioners are looking forward to an increase of their salaries and pensions under the 8th Pay Commission, which the Narendra Modi-led cabinet had approved back in October.

The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) members have already been appointed, and it is set to take effect from 1 January, 2026.

Central government employees and pensioners are likely to see a major salary hike and an increase in pension from January 1, 2026, as the 7th Pay Commission is set to expire on 31 December, 2025.

The Centre sets up a Pay Commission every 10 years to revise basic pay and allowances of employees, as well as pension for retired workers, which impacts lakhs of lives in India....