Assam Becomes First State to Form 8th State Pay Commission; Central Pay Hike by 2026

• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the formation of the 8th State Pay Commission, making it the first state to do so.
• Former Chief Secretary Subhas Das will chair Assam's 8th State Pay Commission.
• The 8th Central Pay Commission's provisions for central government employees are expected by January 1, 2026.
• Experts suggest central recommendations might be implemented in FY 2027-28 or 2028-29.
• The Union Cabinet may approve the 8th Central Pay Commission's ToR by early-mid 2025, with formal notifications in November 2025.

Why It Matters: Assam leads by forming its 8th State Pay Commission, while central pay hike awaits 2026.