The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the terms of reference for the 8th Pay Commission, which is set to revise salaries for nearly 50 lakh employees of the central government. The panel will submit its recommendations within 18 months and it is likely to come into effect from January 1, 2026, the Centre announced. Government employees could also receive arrears for several months after the recommendations of the panel are cleared and implemented. But one common question among beneficiaries is: Will arrears be paid in a single installment? Let us explain.

So far, there is no official confirmation that 8th Pay Commission arrears will be paid in a single installment or more. However, past trends suggest the payments may be made in a number of installments. For instance, under the 6th Pay Co

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