In such a situation, it is being speculated that there may be a delay in implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Commission. Due to this, central employees may have to wait for salary or dearness allowance in the year 2026 for updates related to DA. However, the new Pay Commission recommendations may get arrears despite delayed implementation of the recommendations.

How long will the eighth pay commission report come

Actually, the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are going to be implemented from January 1, 2026. The Pay Commission Committee has not been formed so far. The Pay Commission Committee also has to submit its recommendations to the government after negotiations and reviews in different ways. This entire process may take about a year. In such a situation, it is estimated that the eighth pay commission report will be ready by the second half of 2026. After this, the government's approval will be implemented. The government can also revise the recommendations of the Pay Commission. That is to say, there is no obligation to apply literally.

However, despite the delay in approving the recommendations of the Pay Commission, it will be effective from January 1, 2026. The recommendations under the new Pay Commission are implemented from January 1, 2026, then central employees are expected to get arrears.

What to expect from the Eighth Pay Commission?

Although there is no information about how the Eighth Pay Commission will amend the salary structure of millions of central government employees and pensioners, but experts have said that the fitment factor can be kept between 2.5 and 2.8.