HomeBusiness8th Pay Commission BIG Update: These states likely to implement salary hike for government employees, pensioners8th Pay Commission BIG Update: These states likely to implement salary hike for government employees, pensioners8th Pay Commission Update: Stronger states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Assam are expected to implement the much-awaited commission before other states. 8th Pay Commission BIG Update: These states likely to implement salary hike for government employees, pensioners8th Pay Commission Update: With the beginning of 2026, speculation has increased among government employees and pensioners regarding the implementation of the much-awaited 8th Pay Commission. The recent estimates indicate that the salaries and pensions of government employees are expected to witness a significant hike once the new commission is implemented. It is expected that the 8th Pay Commission will be first implemented in economically stronger states, just as the previous commission was. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Assam are likely to implement the commission earlier.