8th Pay Commission Update: Salary Hike from Jan 2026?

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JCM Leader’s Statement

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Expected Salary Hike

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Reducing Inflation Burden

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DA Revision Included

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Who Will Benefit?

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Timeline for Recommendation

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Stay Updated

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