New Delhi: The 7th Pay Legation ended on January 1, 2026, and the 8th Pay Legation came into effect. Employees had been waiting for this for a long time. The 8th Pay Legation has moreover been constituted, and the government will make remoter decisions based on its report.
When will the 8th Pay Legation be implemented?
According to the provisions, the 8th Pay Legation has been in effect since January 1, 2026. However, its very implementation will take some time. Equal to experts, the 8th Pay Legation may be implemented between the financial year 2027-28 or the financial year 2028-29.
Rohit Jain, Managing Partner of Singhania & Company, told the media, “In mid-2026, the Union Cabinet tried the insemination of the 8th Pay Commission. This legation has 18 months to prepare and submit a detailed report. Although the official stage of implementation is January 1, 2026, the new salary slab may be spoken at the end of 2026 or the whence of 2027.”
When will the underage of the 8th Pay Legation be paid?
According to the rules, inside government employees and pensioners should receive their salaries without the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. Since no visualization has yet been made regarding the salary slab, when a visualization is made, the underage will be paid from January 1, 2026.
For example, if the 8th Pay Legation is implemented in May 2027, then employees will be paid underage equal to the 8th Pay Legation from January 1, 2026, to April 2027. It is important to note that employees will receive underage for any delay.
Will underage be taxed?
Yes, employees should alimony in mind that underage are taxable. Without the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, many government employees will fall under the 30 percent income tax slab. They will have to pay tax on the underage at the same rate.
