8th Pay Commission: How Minimum, Maximum Salaries Stood In 1st To 7th Pay Panels; What To Expect Now by NDTV Profits | March 10, 2026 3:11 pm | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News The 8th Pay Commission is expected to come into effect retrospectively from Jan. 1, 2026. This means that the government employees and pensioners may receive arrears.