Will 8th Pay Commission arrears be paid from Jan 1, 2026? Update on salary and pension hike after minister speaks in Parliament - 8th Pay Commission: Will arrears be paid from January 1, 2026?

Central government employees and pensioners are eager to find out if the 8th Pay Commission arrears will be disbursed from January 1, 2026. While the government has hinted at this date, there has been no official confirmation so far. During the winter session of Parliament', MPs raised this critical question again, but there was no clear answer. 8th Pay Commission: Will arrears be paid from January 1, 2026?