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Education
West Bengal Govt Places 25 Universities' Staff Under 7th Pay Commission
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:40 PM
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The West Bengal government has officially brought the staff of 25 universities under the purview of the 7th Pay Commission, a significant move for their compensation structure.
The West Bengal government has taken a decisive administrative step by bringing the employees of 25 state universities under the framework of the 7th Central Pay Commission. This decision aims to standardize the salary and allowance structure for academic and non-academic staff across these institutions.
The move is expected to impact the financial benefits of thousands of university employees in the state. By aligning their pay scales with the national commission's recommendations, the state administration seeks to ensure parity with other public sector employees in India.
The 7th Pay Commission recommendations have been a significant benchmark for government employee salaries since their implementation. Including university staff in this category addresses long-standing demands for better remuneration and structured growth in the higher education sector.
The move is expected to impact the financial benefits of thousands of university employees in the state. By aligning their pay scales with the national commission's recommendations, the state administration seeks to ensure parity with other public sector employees in India.
The 7th Pay Commission recommendations have been a significant benchmark for government employee salaries since their implementation. Including university staff in this category addresses long-standing demands for better remuneration and structured growth in the higher education sector.