Assam Government Establishes 8th Pay Commission for Employee Salary Revision

The Assam government has established the 8th Pay Commission to undertake a comprehensive revision of employee salaries. Led by former Additional Chief Secretary Subhash Chandra Das, the commission aims to enhance fiscal sustainability and improve service delivery. Exclusions apply to certain officers and educational institutions. The commission will also review pension schemes in relation to the Consumer Price Index. The report is expected within 18 months, following the last revision in 2016. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to reforming human resource management and ensuring equitable pay structures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 25, 2026, 18:25 IST

Formation of the 8th Pay Commission

Guwahati, Feb 25: The Assam government has officially set up the 8th Pay Commission, 2026, aimed at thoroughly revising the salary framework for its workforce.

This commission will be led by Subhash Chandra Das, a former Additional Chief Secretary, and will include seven additional members, as per the announcement from the Finance Department.

The government emphasizes its dedication to enhancing fiscal sustainability, improving service delivery, and boosting administrative efficiency. It believes that any pay structure revision should coincide with reforms in human resource management, technology integration, outcome-based governance, and manpower rationalization.

Notably, the 8th Assam Pay Commission will not cover officers from all India services, those in educational institutions receiving UGC or AICTE pay scales, or judicial service officers whose salaries are determined by the Shetty Commission and the Second National Judicial Pay Commission.

The commission is tasked with reviewing and suggesting changes to pay, allowances, and service conditions in a manner that is fair, performance-driven, and financially sustainable.

Additionally, it will assess the compensation for state government pensioners and family pensioners, particularly in relation to fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index, and will propose suitable systems for dearness relief, pension adjustments, and related issues while ensuring fiscal sustainability.

The 8th Assam Pay Commission is expected to deliver its report within a period of 18 months.

The previous pay revision for Assam government employees was implemented on April 1, 2016, following the recommendations of the 7th Assam Pay & Productivity Pay Commission.