Suspense over the 8th Pay Commission! While some are still following the 6th Pay Commission, others are already on the 11th..
More than 5 million central government employees and approximately 6.9 million pensioners in the country are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission. However, some states have already implemented the 11th Pay Commission (Kerala 11th Pay Commission), while others are still operating under the 6th Pay Commission.
The biggest question, therefore, is when the new pay commission (8th Pay Commission for state employees) will be implemented in the remaining states, and when will the increased salaries and pensions be disbursed? State government employees are wondering whether they will receive the benefits at the same time as central government employees (central vs state pay revision 2026) or if they will have to wait even longer.
Who benefits first when a new pay commission is implemented?
Whenever the central government implements a new pay commission, the benefits are first received by central government employees and pensioners. However, the situation is not so straightforward for state government employees. Each state makes decisions based on its financial condition, budget, and revenue. This is why state governments create their own separate State Pay Commissions instead of simply following the central government's lead.
Why do states create separate pay commissions?
The main reason is money. Each state has different income and expenditure levels. Some states can afford to increase salaries more than others. Therefore, state governments do not directly implement the recommendations of the central pay commission but instead form their own commission to decide on salaries, pensions, and allowances. Recently, the Assam government also constituted a new State Pay Commission.
Which pay commission is currently in effect in which state?
State Current Pay Commission
Assam 8th State Pay Commission (Newly constituted)
Kerala 11th Pay Commission
Punjab 6th Pay Commission
Karnataka 7th Pay Commission
Uttar Pradesh 7th Pay Commission
Other states like Bihar and Maharashtra have the 7th Pay Commission
This clearly shows that there is no uniformity regarding pay commissions across the states.
Do state salaries increase as much as central government salaries?
Generally, state governments keep the fitment factor close to that of the central government. The fitment factor in the 7th Central Pay Commission was 2.57 (fitment factor 2.57 vs states). Uttar Pradesh also adopted 2.57, while in Punjab it was 2.59. However, in some states, it may be slightly lower or higher.
When will state government employees receive arrears?
The general rule is that arrears should accrue from the day after the period of the old pay commission ends. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, the 7th Pay Commission's period is until December 31, 2025, so ideally, arrears should start accumulating from January 1, 2026. However, the implementation date of the 8th Pay Commission is not yet decided, so the final picture will only become clear after the government's announcement.
How long does it take for states to implement it?
There is no fixed timeline for states after the central government implements the new pay commission. Some states implement the new pay commission within 6 months to a year, while most states take 1 to 3 years. The same was observed during the 7th Pay Commission. This means that while state government employees will definitely benefit from the 8th Pay Commission, when they will receive the benefits, how much they will receive, and how much arrears will be accumulated, will entirely depend on the decisions of the respective state governments.
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