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West Bengal Cabinet Approves 7th Pay Commission Recommendations
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 09:48 AM
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The West Bengal cabinet has formally endorsed the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, a decision expected to impact state civil servants' salaries.
On Thursday, the West Bengal cabinet approved the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, a move that will reshape the salary structure of the state's civil servants.
The commission, which reviews pay scales for government employees across India, has suggested a range of increases aimed at bringing wages in line with inflation and market standards.
Cabinet spokespersons said the decision will be implemented in phases, with the first tranche of salary hikes to be announced in the upcoming budget session.
The approval is seen as a significant step toward improving the financial well-being of public servants and addressing long‑standing concerns about pay disparities.
The government will now work with the state finance department to finalize the detailed implementation plan and notify affected employees.
The commission, which reviews pay scales for government employees across India, has suggested a range of increases aimed at bringing wages in line with inflation and market standards.
Cabinet spokespersons said the decision will be implemented in phases, with the first tranche of salary hikes to be announced in the upcoming budget session.
The approval is seen as a significant step toward improving the financial well-being of public servants and addressing long‑standing concerns about pay disparities.
The government will now work with the state finance department to finalize the detailed implementation plan and notify affected employees.