Assam
Assam First State to Constitute 8th Pay Commission
- 05 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Assam has become the first Indian state to constitute a State-level 8th Pay Commission announced by the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Key Points.
- Purpose: The Commission will review pay scales and pension structures for state government employees and pensioners to ensure fair remuneration.
- Chairman: Subhas Das has been appointed as the Chairman of the Assam 8th Pay Commission.
- Employee Welfare: The move reflects Assam’s focus on employee welfare, and equitable pay structures amid rising cost of living.
- Central Level: The 8th Pay Commission at Central level is headed by Justice Ranjana Desai.
- Reference Date: The 7th Pay Commission’s tenure officially concluded on December 31, 2025, making January 1, 2026, the effective reference date for calculating new pay and benefits.
- National Benchmark: By acting ahead of other states, Assam has set a national precedent for state-level pay revision processes.
