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Bengal's 7th Pay Commission to Cover Non-Teaching Staff of State-Aided Universities
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:38 PM
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West Bengal's 7th Pay Commission will extend its coverage to include non-teaching staff of state-aided universities and education boards, addressing a long-standing demand for pay parity.
The West Bengal government has finalized the scope of the state's 7th Pay Commission, which will now include non-teaching staff employed in state-aided universities and education boards. This decision marks a significant expansion of the commission's mandate, ensuring that administrative and support staff in the higher education sector are brought under the state's unified pay revision framework.
Previously, these categories of employees were often excluded from such comprehensive pay reviews, leading to disparities in compensation structures compared to other state government employees. By including them, the state aims to standardize salary scales and allowances for all public sector workers, including those in the academic infrastructure.
The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of non-teaching staff members who have been advocating for fair remuneration. The commission's recommendations will likely impact the state's fiscal planning, as it accounts for the revised pay structures of a substantial workforce within the education department.
This inclusion aligns with broader efforts to modernize the state's administrative pay systems and ensure equitable treatment across different branches of the government service.
Previously, these categories of employees were often excluded from such comprehensive pay reviews, leading to disparities in compensation structures compared to other state government employees. By including them, the state aims to standardize salary scales and allowances for all public sector workers, including those in the academic infrastructure.
The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of non-teaching staff members who have been advocating for fair remuneration. The commission's recommendations will likely impact the state's fiscal planning, as it accounts for the revised pay structures of a substantial workforce within the education department.
This inclusion aligns with broader efforts to modernize the state's administrative pay systems and ensure equitable treatment across different branches of the government service.