Assam Leads 8th Pay Commission: Employees May Get Hikes Before Centre

• Assam became the first state to form its own 8th Pay Commission, following the central government's initiative.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on January 1, appointing Additional Chief Secretary Subhash Das as chairman.
• The Assam commission is expected to submit recommendations within 18 months, potentially implementing changes before the central government.
• The central 8th Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Desai, received its Terms of Reference on November 3, 2025.
• Employees in Telugu states hope their governments will follow Assam's proactive approach for salary and pension revisions.

Why It Matters: Assam's swift action on its 8th Pay Commission could benefit state employees ahead of central government revisions.