Central government employees and pensioners are once again looking ahead, as the tenure of the 7th Pay Commission comes to an end on December 31, 2025. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, although the government has not yet made a formal announcement on salary revision or arrear calculations.
Based on past pay commission trends, arrears usually start from the day after the previous commission ends, even if actual salary payments come later.
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