8th Pay Commission Puducherry Visit on September 9: How To Apply for Stakeholder Appointments
The 8th Pay Commission will hold regional consultations in Puducherry on September 9 and Chennai on Sept 7-8. Eligible local unions with a Memo ID must apply for appointments by August 18 via official links. Upcoming interactions are also scheduled in Delhi on August 7 and 10, with an appointment deadline of July 31.
The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th Central Pay Commission) will visit Puducherry on September 9 as part of its ongoing regional consultations with stakeholders. Eligible Central Government organisations, institutions, associations and unions linked to the Union Territory of Puducherry can seek appointments by August 18 using their unique Memorandum ID. The Commission will also hold meetings in Chennai on September 7 and 8.
8th Pay Commission's Scheduled Visits and Eligibility
According to notices issued on July 24 and published on the official website 8cpc.gov.in, the Commission will interact with stakeholders in Chennai on September 7–8 and in Puducherry on September 9. 8th Pay Commission Update: Delhi Meetings Scheduled on August 7 and 10; Employee Unions Invited.
For the Puducherry meeting, only stakeholders belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry are invited to apply. Organisations from other states or Union Territories have been asked not to seek appointments for this visit, as separate meetings will be scheduled for them later. A similar restriction applies to the Chennai meetings, which are limited to Tamil Nadu-linked stakeholders. Venue details and the exact meeting schedule will be shared separately with selected applicants.
How To Apply for an Appointment With 8th Pay Commission
Applicants must already hold a unique Memo ID generated after submitting a memorandum on the Commission's website. The online memorandum submission window closed on June 15. Paper copies, emails or other formats were not accepted. Those with a valid Memo ID can request an appointment through the designated online forms:
- For Puducherry (September 9): https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmE2MWUyZjk4YjU4NzIwMjYwNzIzMTM0
- For Chennai (September 7–8): https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmE2MWUyMmIzNTMxOTIwMjYwNzIzMTMz
The last date to submit the appointment request is August 18. The Memo ID must be provided with the application. Links are also listed under the "Link for Appointment/Meeting" section on 8cpc.gov.in.
Background on the Consultation Process
The Eighth Central Pay Commission was constituted on November 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.). It is tasked with reviewing pay, pensions, allowances and related service conditions for Central Government employees and pensioners, covering an estimated 1.24 crore people. The Commission has been conducting regional visits across states and Union Territories to hear from employee associations, federations, organisations and unions. Earlier meetings took place in locations including Delhi, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and others. 8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM’s Full List of Demands on Pension, Leave, Increment, Allowances and HRA.
Upcoming interactions are also scheduled in Delhi on August 7 and 10, with an appointment deadline of July 31. These consultations form part of the process leading to the Commission’s recommendations, which are expected within 18 months of its formation. Stakeholders are advised to check 8cpc.gov.in regularly for updates on venue details and further notices.
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