📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Pinakpani
Politics
West Bengal Grants In‑Principle Approval for 7th Pay Commission for State Workers
✍️ newsonair.gov.in
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 05:35 AM
👁 5
The West Bengal government has granted in principle approval for the 7th Pay Commission, signaling its intent to adopt the commission’s recommendations for state employees.
In a recent announcement, the West Bengal government has given in principle approval for the 7th Pay Commission, which is responsible for recommending pay scales for government employees. The decision indicates the state’s commitment to implementing the commission’s recommendations for its civil servants. The approval is a preliminary step, and the government will likely issue a formal notification to bring the recommendations into force. The move is expected to impact the salaries and allowances of a wide range of state employees across various departments.