The much-anticipated 8th Pay Commission implementation is unlikely to take effect from January 1, 2026, as earlier speculated. Central government employees and pensioners were expecting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to announce a roadmap for the 8th Pay Commission during the Union Budget 2025 speech, but the absence of any mention has fueled speculation that its … Continue reading 8th Pay Commission Implementation Timeline: Why Govt Hints at 2027 Rollout