8th Pay Commission Assam became a major national talking point after the Assam government announced the formation of its eighth state pay commission. With this decision, Assam has become the first state in India to move ahead on the 8th Pay Commission framework.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement at an official event in Guwahati. He said the state cabinet approved the constitution of the 8th State Pay Commission. Former chief secretary Subhash Das will head the commission. The chief minister said the move reflects the government’s commitment to employee welfare and progressive governance.
Sarma noted that the Centre has already issued terms of reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission. However, no state had announced its own pay panel until now. He added that Assam decided to take the lead rather than wait for central timelines.
The seventh pay commission ended on December 31, 2025. After this date, expectations around salary revision have increased among government employees. Experts, however, advise patience on implementation.
Bank of Baroda chief economist Madan Sabnavis said the 8th Pay Commission may be implemented in 2027–28 or even 2028–29. Other experts said pay commissions usually take 18 months to submit recommendations. This suggests final approval may come by late 2026 or early 2027.
The Assam government’s move has raised expectations among employees nationwide.
