India, May 3 -- The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring a major increase in salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners. Reports suggest that the hike could go up to 283 percent, depending on the fitment factor decided by the commission. This factor is important because it is used to revise the basic pay and directly impacts the overall salary structure. More than 50 lakh employees and around 69 lakh pensioners are likely to benefit from this revision, which is expected to come into effect from January 2026. At present, employees are waiting for the government to announce the Terms of Reference and give final approval.

8th Pay Commission Latest News: Employees Await Final Recommendations

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