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Assam Becomes First State to Set Up 8th Pay Commission, Appoints Subhas Das

Focus now turns to the path from recommendations to revised compensation, with January 1, 2026 set as the notional start date.

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Overview

  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the formation of Assam’s 8th State Pay Commission, calling it a first among states after the Centre set up its panel.
  • Former additional chief secretary Subhas Das has been named to chair the Assam commission, which will examine pay and pension structures for state employees and retirees.
  • The Centre constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission on Nov. 3, 2025 under Justice (retired) Ranjana Desai with an 18‑month deadline that runs to May 2027.
  • An official note from New Delhi cites Jan. 1, 2026 as the expected effect date by past practice, but economists caution that final approvals and payouts could slip to late 2026 or into FY2027–28 and beyond, implying arrears.
  • Assam’s SAKP employees’ council welcomed the move and urged parity with central pay structures, swift implementation, and effectiveness from Jan. 1, 2026.