8th Pay Commission: Delay may mean arrears worth lakhs—Here's the math behind the ₹14 lakh claim

The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for input submissions to June 15, 2026. Central government employees may receive arrears between ₹5 lakh and ₹14 lakh, depending on the fitment factor, which is still under discussion for the upcoming pay structure effective from January 1, 2026.