Archive · 23 Jul 2026
West Bengal Forms Seventh Pay Commission
The West Bengal government has set up a new pay commission to look at the salaries and benefits of its employees.
This commission, called the Seventh Pay Commission, is led by a former high-ranking official, Atanu Chakraborty.
The group includes experts in economics and finance.
They have six months to suggest changes to make sure state employees are paid fairly and have good working conditions.
The government plans to use these suggestions to update salaries by March 2027.
The chief minister said they will slowly increase the dearness allowance to match central government levels, instead of making big changes all at once.
West Bengal government constitutes Seventh Pay Commission for state employees.
Former IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty appointed as chairperson.
Commission to review pay, allowances, and service conditions within six months.
Government aims to implement recommendations by March 2027.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari emphasizes gradual DA increase to bridge the gap with central government.
- Who
- West Bengal government, Atanu Chakraborty, Partha Mukhopadhyay, Partha Pratim Pal, Devi Prasad Karanam
- What
- Constitution of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees
- When
- July 22, 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To review and recommend changes in pay, allowances, and service conditions for state employees
Gradual DA Increase
Immediate High DA Hike
DA Increase Approach
Gradual DA Increase
Gradually bridge the gap between state and central DA over time.
Immediate High DA Hike
Immediately implement a significant DA hike to match central levels.
- Chairperson
- Atanu Chakraborty
- Members
- Partha Mukhopadhyay, Partha Pratim Pal, Devi Prasad Karanam
- Deadline
- 6 months from constitution or extended as necessary
- Headquarters
- Kolkata
- Implementation Target
- March 2027
