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8th Pay Commission: THIS State Becomes First To Set Up - Will Employees Get Salary Hike Before Central Govt Staffs?

January 5, 2026

Assam has become the first state in India to establish the 8th Pay Commission, which will assess salaries, pensions, and allowances for approximately 700,000 government employees and pensioners. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this initiative on January 1, 2026, but revised pay is expected to be delayed until after the central government finalizes its own recommendations.

8th Pay Commission: THIS State Becomes First To Set Up - Will Employees Get Salary Hike Before Central Govt Staffs?

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Assam is the first state to set up the 8th Pay Commission.
The commission will review pay for about 700,000 employees and pensioners.
Announcement made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 1, 2026.
Subhas Das appointed as chairman of the commission.
Revised pay implementation is pending until central government recommendations are issued.

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8th Pay Commission: THIS State Becomes First To Set Up - Will Employees Get Salary Hike Before Central Govt Staffs?

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8th Pay Commission: THIS State Becomes First To Set Up - Will Employees Get Salary Hike Before Central Govt Staffs?

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