8th Central Pay Commission: Key Impacts Explained

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The announcement of the 8th Central Pay Commission is a groundbreaking development for central government employees in India, promising significant changes in their compensation structures.Set to take effect from January 1, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission proposes a substantial 34.1 percent salary hike, alongside a fitment factor of 2.28, which aims to revamp government pay scales.