8th Pay Commission: Big update on the 8th Pay Commission, it will be implemented first in this state..

8th Pay Commission Update: A major piece of good news has emerged for Assam government employees and pensioners on the occasion of the new year. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a big announcement, making Assam the first state in the country to decide on the formation of the 8th State Pay Commission.

Assam leads the way
While discussions about the central government's 8th Pay Commission are intensifying across the country, the Assam government has taken the lead by announcing the formation of a panel at the state level. Chief Minister Sarma said that this step is a historic decision towards the welfare of the employees.

Significant increase in salary and pension expected
Following the formation of this commission, millions of state government employees and pensioners are expected to see a substantial increase in their salaries and pensions. Pay commissions are usually constituted once every 10 years. The previous pay commission (7th) was implemented in 2016, and since then, employees have been anticipating a new pay scale from 2026.

What are the central government's plans?
It is worth noting that the central government had already constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission on November 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Justice (Retired) Ranjana Desai. This central panel has been given 18 months to submit its report.

What will employees receive?
An improvement in the fitment factor will increase the basic salary.
Employee unions expect that the revised pay will be implemented from January 2026.

Following this move by the Assam government, government employees in other states are also hopeful that their states will soon take similar steps.

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