New Delhi, July 13 -- 8th pay commission, all your questions answered: The Centre's has approved the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, which is set to revise allowances (including Dearness Allowance or DA in line with inflation), pensions, and salaries for present and retired central government employees, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in January.

Since then, there has been much buzz about what benefits are likely and when it will be implemented. A big concern for many is the fitment factor, and how this will impact salary and pension.

According to Vaishnaw, the commission will likely be formed by January 2026, with close to 1 crore central government employees and pensioners awaiting the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8...