Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Assam Sets Up 8th Pay Commission
Assam has become the first state in India to set up the 8th Pay Commission.
This commission will look at changing the salaries and pensions for about 7 lakh government workers and retirees.
The chairman of this commission is Subhas Das, a former top official in Assam.
The commission has 18 months to give its recommendations.
The new pay scales and pensions might start in 2027 or early 2028.
Even though Assam is quick, it is unlikely to finish before the central government.
The last pay commission's term ended on December 31, 2025.
Assam is the first state to set up the 8th Pay Commission.
The commission will revise salaries and pensions for 7 lakh employees and retirees.
Subhas Das, a former Additional Chief Secretary, will head the commission.
The commission has 18 months to submit its recommendations.
Revised pay scales and pensions may be implemented in 2027 or early 2028.
- Who
- Assam state government
- What
- Set up the 8th Pay Commission
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To revise salaries and pensions for state employees and retirees
- State
- Assam
- Chairman
- Subhas Das
- Employees Covered
- 7 lakh
- Report Deadline
- 18 months
- Implementation Timeline
- 2027 or 2028
- Arrears Start Date
- January 1, 2026
- 7th Pay Commission End Date
- December 31, 2025
