West Bengal 7th Pay Commission Latest News & Updates 2026
Track the latest official developments related to the West Bengal 7th State Pay Commission, including Government resolutions, Terms of Reference, memorandum submissions and Commission activities.
The West Bengal 7th State Pay Commission has been constituted and the Commission is currently carrying out its review and consultation process.
As of this update, no final fitment factor, revised pay matrix or new revised Basic Pay structure has been officially announced.
What is the latest West Bengal 7th Pay Commission update?
The official 7th State Pay Commission portal lists a notice dated 2 September 2026 inviting memoranda from different organizations and individuals.
This is part of the consultation process through which views and representations can be submitted before the Commission prepares its recommendations.
West Bengal 7th Pay Commission Timeline
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | Resolution No. 2657-F(P1) issued constituting the 7th State Pay Commission along with its Terms of Reference. |
| 26 July 2026 | Press release relating to the 7th State Pay Commission published. |
| 29 July 2026 | Partial modification of Resolution No. 2657-F(P1) issued. |
| 10 August 2026 | The Commission held its first meeting, according to the official portal gallery. |
| 11 August 2026 | Official West Bengal 7th State Pay Commission portal launched. |
| 2 September 2026 | Notice issued inviting memoranda from organizations and individuals. |
What is the Commission reviewing?
According to the official Commission portal, the review covers the existing pay structure, allowances, pensionary benefits and other service-related matters concerning State Government employees, pensioners and certain other bodies.
The Commission will examine these matters while considering economic conditions, administrative requirements and the financial resources of the State Government.
West Bengal 7th Pay Commission Members
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Shri Naveen Prakash, IAS (Retd.) |
| Member | Dr. Partha Mukhopadhyay |
| Member | Dr. Partha Pratim Pal |
| Member Secretary | Shri Devi Prasad Karanam, IAS |
What information is still awaited?
Several important salary revision details are still awaited. No final Government announcement has yet established a new fitment factor, revised pay matrix or revised Basic Pay structure under the 7th State Pay Commission.
Possible next stages
The Commission can continue collecting representations, examining the existing pay and pension structure and conducting its review before submitting recommendations to the State Government.
Any actual salary revision would depend on the Commission's recommendations and subsequent decisions and notifications issued by the Government of West Bengal.
Where to verify updates
For authoritative information, check the official West Bengal 7th State Pay Commission portal and the West Bengal Finance Department.