As Diwali has approached, the much-anticipated salary hike for central government employees and pensioners is also at bay. Though an announcement on the hike was also expected, which didn’t happen so far, it is still expected as soon as possible and that too after Diwali. The key proposal in 8th CPC, which is expected from January 2026, will impact over 1 crore employees and pensioners.

‘Actively consulting’ on 8th pay commission

The Central government has said that it is “actively consulting” state governments on the matter, and an announcement in this regard is likely soon. It is expected that a go-ahead can be given to the constitution of the panel to take the matter forward. Only after these consultations that a notification will be made on constituting the 8th pay commission will ha

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