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Assam 8th Pay Commission Begins Work to Revise Salaries and Pensions
- •Assam has become the first state in India to constitute its 8th state-level pay commission, established in January under the leadership of chairman Subhas Das.
- •The commission will review pay scales, allowances, service conditions, and pensions, with revised salaries potentially taking effect in 2027 or 2028 and arrears calculated from January 1, 2026.
- •Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state has made 1,65,749 appointments across two terms and plans to recruit another two lakh individuals.
- •The ESI scheme medical services are expanding in Assam, highlighted by a newly established medical college in Guwahati offering 50 MBBS seats.
- •The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank has returned to profitability, leveraging IT and AI while securing scheduled bank recognition to manage government funds safely.
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Assam established its 8th Pay Commission in January 2026, making it the first state or Union Territory to constitute a state-level 8th pay commission. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appointed former Additional Chief Secretary Subhas Das as the chairman of the panel.
The commission is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months. Revised salaries for government employees could come into effect in 2027 or 2028, with arrears potentially calculated from January 1, 2026. However, an announcement will await the Centre's pay commission recommendations.
During his two terms, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has distributed appointment letters resulting in a total of 1,65,749 government appointments. The state administration also intends to make an additional two lakh appointments in the future.
