Overview
- The commission was formally notified in November 2025 and given about 18 months to submit its report before any pay changes are cleared.
- Until the government notifies new scales, salaries, pensions and allowances continue under 7th Pay Commission rules with routine DA adjustments.
- Arrears accrue from January 1, 2026 and will be paid as a lump sum for the months between the effective date and the actual rollout once approved.
- Analysts cite timelines pointing to notification after May 2027, with examples showing arrears covering January 2026 through at least early 2027 depending on the final approval date.
- Experts say arrears are calculated as the difference between revised and existing pay with separate budgetary provision expected, and the lump sum will be fully taxable.