8th Pay Commission Chennai Visit: Dates, Schedule and How To Apply
The 8th Central Pay Commission will visit Chennai on September 7 and 8 and Puducherry on September 9 for stakeholder consultations. Eligible unions and organisations must apply with a Memo ID by August 18. The Commission is required to submit recommendations within 18 months of its formation and has been conducting regional consultations across states and Union Territories.
The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th Pay Commission) will visit Chennai on September 7 and 8 to meet central government stakeholders from Tamil Nadu. Eligible organisations, institutions, associations and unions can seek appointments until Augst 16. A separate meeting is scheduled in Puducherry on September 9 for stakeholders from that Union Territory only. Venue details and exact schedules will be shared later.
Background on the 8th Pay Commission
The Eighth Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India in November 2025. It is reviewing pay, allowances, pensions and related benefits for central government employees, All India Services personnel, defence forces members, Union Territory staff and others. The Commission is required to submit recommendations within 18 months of its formation and has been conducting regional consultations across states and Union Territories. 8th Pay Commission Puducherry Visit on September 9: How To Apply for Stakeholder Appointments.
Chennai Meetings on September 7 and 8
The Commission will hold interactions in Chennai on September 7 and 8. Only stakeholders linked to Tamil Nadu are invited to apply for these sessions. Organisations and unions from other states or Union Territories have been asked not to seek appointments for this visit, as separate meetings will be arranged later in their areas.
How To Apply for a Chennai Appointment
Interested central government organisations, institutions, associations or unions must submit an online request by August 18. Applicants need the unique Memorandum ID generated after submitting a memorandum on the Commission’s website. The appointment request form is available at the dedicated NIC forms link provided in the official notice (also accessible via the 8cpc.gov.in website under appointment/meeting links). Venue and meeting schedule details will be intimated separately to those granted appointments.
Puducherry Meeting Details
The Commission will visit Puducherry on September 9. Applications are restricted to stakeholders belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry. The same 18 August 2026 deadline applies, and requests must include the unique Memo ID. A separate online form has been provided for this visit. 8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM’s Full List of Demands on Pension, Leave, Increment, Allowances and HRA.
Process So Far
The Commission has already held or scheduled consultations in several locations, including Delhi, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. Memorandum submissions closed earlier in 2026 after extensions. Regional visits continue as part of the broader consultation exercise before final recommendations are prepared. Official notices for both the Chennai and Puducherry visits were issued on 24 July 2026 by the Eighth Central Pay Commission under the Ministry of Finance. Stakeholders are advised to refer to the Commission’s website (8cpc.gov.in) for the latest forms, notices and any updates.
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