8th Pay Commission for state employees: With the beginning of the new year, great news has come for government employees. As the first state in the country to take up the 8th Pay Commission Assam Has taken a big step. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made it clear that Assam will be the first state in the country to constitute the 8th State Pay Commission. After this announcement, there is a wave of happiness among lakhs of employees and pensioners of the state.
Assam created history, 8th State Pay Commission will be formed first.
During a program organized in Guwahati, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that even though the Central Government has constituted the 8th Pay Commission, till now no state had formed its own commission. In such a situation, Assam has become the first state in the country to take this historic step. According to the Chief Minister, this decision is a big and far-sighted decision in the interest of the employees.
Under whose leadership will the Pay Commission work?
The state government has made it clear that the command of the 8th State Pay Commission of Assam Former Additional Chief Secretary Shubhash Das Will be handed over to. The commission will give its recommendations regarding changes in the salary structure, allowances and pension of state employees. The special thing is that the period of 7th Pay Commission is ending from January 1, 2026, hence this decision has been taken at the right time.
Why is this decision special for employees
There was hope among government employees about salary increase for a long time. Now after this decision, it is believed that there will be a huge jump in the income of the employees. This will not only provide relief to employed people, but will also strengthen the financial condition of pensioners. In this era of inflation, this decision is no less than a relief package.
How much salary can increase due to 8th Pay Commission
According to estimates, after the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, the minimum salary of Level-1 employees may increase from Rs 18,000 to around Rs 38,700. In Level-5 it may increase from Rs 29,200 to around Rs 62,780. At the same time, the salary of Level-10 can increase from Rs 56,100 to more than Rs 1.20 lakh. The salary of top level i.e. Level-18 officers is expected to increase from Rs 2.50 lakh to around Rs 5.37 lakh.
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Senior officers and pensioners will get the most benefits
The biggest benefit of the 8th Pay Commission is likely to be given to the officers holding higher positions. There may be a record increase in the salary of officers posted on top posts like Cabinet Secretary. Besides, it will also have a direct impact on pensioners, which will result in a significant increase in their monthly income.
Overall, this step of the Assam government can become an example not only for the state but also for the entire country. In the coming times, other states may also be seen following the same path.
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