India, Jan. 7 -- The year 2026 is expected to bring major financial relief for central government employees and pensioners. Clear signs suggest that new salary structures under the8th Pay Commission could come into force from January 2026.

The government has already started moving quickly on this issue. This has raised strong hopes of a pay hike for millions of employees and retired staff.

Even though the final report of the 8th Pay Commission will take time, government rules suggest that once approved, the revised salaries will be paid with arrears from January 2026.

Assam has taken a major lead by becoming the first Indian state to set up its own 8th Pay Commission.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the commission will...