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8th Pay Commission consultation schedule: Check August, September meeting dates for Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai and Puducherry discussions

8th Pay Commission latest news consultation schedule
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8th Pay Commission latest news consultation schedule
The 8th Pay Commission has announced the schedule for another round of consultations with employee and pensioner organisations in August and September 2026 as part of its nationwide stakeholder outreach. The meetings will be held in Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai and Puducherry.

Employee and pensioner organisations can discuss pension, salary issues with 8th CPC

The consultations are part of the 8th Pay Commission’s wider stakeholder outreach. Employee and pensioner organisations can use these meetings to present their views and demands before the commission as it works on its report of recommendations relating to pay, allowances, pensions and other service conditions.
8th Pay Commission’s Jaipur schedule for discussions
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8th Pay Commission’s Jaipur schedule for discussions
In a statement dated August 3, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission said that it would visit Jaipur on August 31, 2026 (Monday) and September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) for discussions with stakeholders.
Dates for 8th Pay Commission’s Chandigarh discussions
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Dates for 8th Pay Commission’s Chandigarh discussions
The 8th Pay Commission said that it would visit Chandigarh on September 16 to 18 for discussions with stakeholders. The commission announced the Chandigarh schedule in a statement dated July 28, 2026.
8th Pay Commission’s Puducherry schedule for discussions
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8th Pay Commission’s Puducherry schedule for discussions
The 8th Pay Commission said in a notice dated July 24 that it would be visiting Puducherry on September 9, 2026.
8th Pay Commission’s Chennai schedule for discussions date
In a statement dated July 24, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission said that it would visit Chennai on September 7 and 8 for discussions with stakeholders.
What will guide the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations?
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What will guide the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations?
The 8th CPC will make recommendations, keeping in view:
(i) Economic conditions in the country and the need for fiscal prudence;
(ii) The need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditure and welfare measures;
(iii) The unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes;
(iv) The likely impact of the recommendations on the finances of state governments which usually adopt the recommendations with some modifications; and
(v) The prevailing emolument structure, benefits and working conditions available to employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings and private sector.
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