8th Pay Commission: Understanding Potential Arrears for Central Government Employees

Central government employees are anticipating potential arrears related to the 8th Pay Commission. While the commission's implementation date is not yet fixed, discussions suggest a possible salary increase. Arrears would be calculated based on the difference between old and new pay scales, multiplied by the period of delay between the effective date and actual payment, similar to how the 7th Pay Commission's arrears were handled.