When Is the Next 8th Pay Commission Meeting? Full Schedule and Venues
Following Delhi consultations, the 8th Pay Commission is expanding nationwide outreach to gather stakeholder feedback on salary and pension revisions. The panel has scheduled hearings in Jaipur from August 31 to September 1, with additional sessions planned in Chennai, Puducherry, and Chandigarh throughout August and September.
Following a series of high-level stakeholder interactions in New Delhi, the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has charted out its upcoming regional tour. As the commission moves forward with consultations regarding salary structures, allowances, and pension frameworks for central government employees, attention has turned to where the panel will travel next.
Recent Delhi Consultations Set the Stage
The commission recently concluded crucial rounds of discussions in the national capital, meeting with registered employee associations, unions, and pensioner bodies. These sessions followed the conclusion of data collection milestones via the official online portals. 8th Pay Commission Jaipur Visit: Dates, Schedule and Appointment Deadline.
With employee representatives pressing for favourable fitment factor revisions and modernised allowance frameworks, the commission is gathering ground-level feedback to shape its comprehensive report.
Upcoming Regional Meetings: Where and When
To ensure nationwide representation beyond Delhi, the 8th Pay Commission is expanding its outreach to various regional hubs. According to official notifications and schedule updates released by the panel:
- Jaipur, Rajasthan: The commission has scheduled its upcoming official site visit and stakeholder interactions for August 31 to September 1, inviting local bodies and associations to present memorandum inputs.
- Other Regional Stops: Additional consultations are mapped out for regional financial and administrative centres, including upcoming or recently executed interaction rounds in cities like Chennai, Puducherry, and Chandigarh through August and September 2026.
| Location | Dates (2026) | Target Participants |
| New Delhi | August 7 and 10 | Central Govt/UT associations in Delhi |
| Chennai | September 7 and 8 | Stakeholders in Tamil Nadu |
| Puducherry | September 9 | Stakeholders in Puducherry |
| Jaipur | August 31 and Sept 1 | Rajasthan-based unions/associations |
| Chandigarh | September 16 and 18 | Stakeholders in Punjab/Haryana region |
Participation Guidelines for Associations
The commission maintains a strict framework for its interactive hearings. Eligible employee unions, defence and railway federations, and pensioner organisations wishing to present representations must formally apply through the official channels. For instance, notifications - such as the procedural guidelines issued via government portals - set strict prior deadlines for appointment requests to manage the limited slots available during regional visits. 8th Pay Commission Chennai Meetings: How To Apply Online Before the August 18 Deadline.
The 8th Pay Commission, constituted to review and recommend revisions for millions of central government employees and pensioners, is expected to continue its stakeholder dialogue ahead of finalising its core recommendations. Stakeholders are advised to monitor the official portal atb 8cpc.gov.in for venue specifics and updated timetables.
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