8th Pay Commission Clears Way for 20–34% Salary Rise from January 2026
The Union Cabinet approves the 8th Central Pay Commission on January 16, 2025. All central government employees and pensioners prepare for major pay and pension changes. From January 1, 2026, basic pay scales rise by 20 to 34 percent. Dearness Allowance resets to zero to start fresh calculations. Pensioners see minimum pensions more than double. … Read more