The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is likely to be announced next week in November, just before the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, a Financial Express report informed government sources.

There is, however, a buzz at the Centre among a number of central government employees and pensioners that is not matched by the official silence. These employees and pensioners are, of course, the biggest beneficiaries of the CPC recommendations.

It is anticipated that the 8th Pay Commission will advocate a substantial increase in the pay matrix, according to media reports. In particular, low-level employees (Level 1) will have their basic salary elevated from ₹18,000 to ₹21,600, whereas top figures under Level 18 may see an increment from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh. The new pay allowance, as per the commission, is to be effective from January 1, 2026.

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Still, the question of timing continues to puzzle everyone. The Centre had given approval to the formation of the new pay commission with an announcement but as of today, there has been no official communication regarding this matter.

A few unions and staff members are saying that the delay in the formation of the pay panel is the main reason for them being unclear about the implementation schedule as well.

The Seventh Pay Commission, which was set up in February 2014, submitted its report in November 2015 with the implementation of its recommendations starting from January 1, 2016. Its term will end on December 31, 2025, thus, the creation of the 8th CPC is indispensable for a seamless changeover of the government's salary ‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍structure.