New Delhi, July 10 -- A significant salary and pension hike may be on the horizon for over 11 million central government employees and pensioners, as the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is set to be implemented from January 2026. According to a report by brokerage firm Ambit Capital, the new pay commission could lead to a 30-34% increase in salaries and pensions - the highest since 2006.

The Pay Commission's recommendations will directly affect approximately 4.4 million serving central government employees and 6.8 million pensioners, as part of the routine 10-year revision of salary structures to ensure parity with the private sector and retain talent in public service.

Although the 8th Pay Commission was officially announced earlier t...