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When will state employees get the benefit of pay commission? Understand the complete timeline from UP to Kerala
Samira Vishwas | January 7, 2026 5:24 PM CST

8th Central Pay Commission The expectations of central government employees and pensioners regarding this are continuously increasing. Also now state government employees This question is increasingly being raised among the people that when will they get the benefit, how much will they get and from what date will they get the arrears.

The process of Pay Commission varies between the Center and the states, hence its impact is not visible simultaneously in all the states. Let us understand it in simple language.

When will the 8th Pay Commission be considered effective?

traditionally every New pay commission in 10 years come into force. on this basis Effective date of 8th Central Pay Commission 1 January 2026 It is being believed. Although this date only effective date and not the actual payment.

Often the government implements the recommendations after a few months and then arrears are given along with increased salary.

Is it necessary for the states to implement it immediately?

on state governments not legally required That they should adopt the Central Pay Commission at the same time. every state its own economic situation and budget Decides after seeing.

Some states take a decision in 6 months to 1 year, whereas in many places this process 1 to 3 years Gets pulled. many states own separate pay commission Also made, as is done in Kerala.

What are the rules regarding arrears?

If the Pay Commission is implemented late, generally the employees arrears profit Are being given. Arrears are calculated from the date from which the pay revision is considered effective.

However, the decision whether the arrears will be received in full or in installments rests entirely in the hands of the state government.

What are the signals for Uttar Pradesh employees?

in Uttar Pradesh 7th Pay Commission period 31 December 2025 Is ending on. This deadline coincides with the Centre’s new pay commission. In such a situation, it is likely that Benefit of arrears from January 1, 2026 Can be found, but the final decision will be clear only after the notification of the government.

What is fitment factor and why is it important?

Fitment factor is the coefficient by which the existing basic salary is increased. It was 2.57 in 7th Pay CommissionHow much this will be in the new pay commission has not been decided yet and this will decide what the actual increase in salary will be,

How much will the salaries of state employees increase?

It is not necessary that all states adopt the same fitment factor as the Centre. Some states may decide more and some may decide less. That means the full salary increase of state employees. State government decisions Will depend on.

What should employees do?

State employees should official announcements only Trust on. Every information to Pay Commission is implemented only through government order. As soon as the state government takes the decision, the situation of salary and arrears will become completely clear.


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