8th Pay Commission Enters Active Consultation Phase
The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has entered a crucial stage of stakeholder consultations, with meetings being held across the country to collect suggestions from Central Government employees, pensioners, associations, federations and recognised unions.
According to the latest update, the Commission has declared 16 consultation meetings, of which 11 meetings have already been completed. Five more meetings are scheduled over the coming weeks, including important consultations in New Delhi and Jaipur.
The latest communication also provides a special update for organisations and associations registered in Rajasthan, inviting them to seek appointments for the Jaipur consultations.
8th Pay Commission Meetings Held So Far
The Commission has already completed consultations in several cities across India.
The completed meetings were held in:
- Dehradun
- New Delhi (Three Sessions)
- Pune
- Hyderabad
- Srinagar
- Leh
- Lucknow
- Bhubaneswar
- Kolkata
These meetings were conducted over a period of 23 days, during which the Commission interacted with:
- Central Government employee associations
- Federations
- Recognised unions
- Institutions
- Pensioners’ organisations
- Other stakeholders
The objective of these consultations is to gather recommendations before preparing the Commission’s final report on pay, allowances and pension reforms.
Upcoming 8th Pay Commission Meeting Schedule
The Commission has announced five additional meetings.
Delhi Meetings
The next stakeholder consultations are scheduled in New Delhi on:
- 7 August 2026
- 10 August 2026
These meetings will continue discussions with various organisations and stakeholders.
Jaipur Meetings
Following the Delhi sessions, the Commission will hold two important meetings in Rajasthan.
Dates:
- 31 August 2026
- 1 September 2026
These meetings will take place in Jaipur.
Jaipur Meetings Reserved for Rajasthan Organisations
A major highlight of the latest notification is that the Jaipur consultations are exclusively meant for organisations located or registered in the State of Rajasthan.
Eligible participants include:
- Associations
- Federations
- Recognised Unions
- Institutions representing Central Government employees
- Organisations representing Union Territory employees registered in Rajasthan
The communication clearly specifies that these appointments are restricted to Rajasthan-based organisations only.
Who Can Request an Appointment?
Only organisations that have already submitted their Memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission are eligible.
Applicants must possess:
- A valid Memorandum ID
- Prior submission of recommendations to the Commission
Without a Memorandum ID, appointment requests cannot be processed.
Last Date to Apply
Eligible organisations must submit their appointment request on or before 18 August 2026.
Applications received after the deadline may not be considered for scheduling.
How to Request an Appointment
According to the Commission’s communication, stakeholders should follow these steps:
Step 1
Visit the online appointment portal mentioned in the official communication.
Step 2
Enter the required details, including the Memorandum ID.
Step 3
Submit the appointment request before 18 August 2026.
Step 4
After verification, the Commission will send:
- Meeting venue
- Reporting time
- Appointment details
to the stakeholder’s registered email address.
Purpose of the Jaipur Consultation
The Jaipur meetings are intended to provide Rajasthan-based organisations an opportunity to directly present their views before the Commission.
During these consultations, participants may discuss issues relating to:
- Pay structure
- Pension reforms
- Allowances
- Service conditions
- Other employee welfare matters
The Commission is collecting these inputs before drafting its recommendations for the Central Government.
Why These Meetings Matter
Stakeholder consultations are one of the most important stages in the functioning of every Pay Commission.
Suggestions received from:
- Employee associations
- Pensioners
- Federations
- Recognised unions
- Government institutions
help the Commission understand practical issues faced by employees and pensioners before finalising recommendations.
What Government Employees and Pensioners Should Know
Although the Jaipur meetings are limited to Rajasthan-based organisations, employees and pensioners across India should closely follow these developments because:
- More stakeholder meetings are expected.
- Recommendations submitted during consultations could influence future pay revisions.
- Pension-related concerns may also be discussed through recognised organisations.
- Inputs collected from different states will contribute to the Commission’s final report.
Current Status of the 8th Pay Commission
| Particulars | Status |
| Total meetings announced | 16 |
| Meetings completed | 11 |
| Upcoming meetings | 5 |
| Next Delhi meetings | 7 & 10 August 2026 |
| Jaipur meetings | 31 August & 1 September 2026 |
| Appointment deadline | 18 August 2026 |
| Eligible applicants | Rajasthan-based recognised organisations with Memorandum ID |
Key Highlights
- The 8th Central Pay Commission has entered an active consultation phase.
- 11 stakeholder meetings have already been completed across India.
- Delhi meetings are scheduled for 7 August and 10 August 2026.
- Jaipur consultations will be held on 31 August and 1 September 2026.
- Only Rajasthan-based registered associations, federations and unions that have already submitted a Memorandum are eligible.
- Appointment requests must be submitted by 18 August 2026 using the official portal and Memorandum ID.
- Meeting venue and reporting time will be communicated through the applicant’s registered email.
Conclusion
The latest developments indicate that the 8th Central Pay Commission is progressing steadily with its nationwide stakeholder consultation programme. After completing 11 meetings across major cities, the Commission is now preparing for important consultations in New Delhi and Jaipur. For organisations registered in Rajasthan, the Jaipur meetings provide an important opportunity to present their recommendations directly before the Commission. As the consultation process moves forward, government employees, pensioners, and recognised associations across the country will continue to watch these discussions closely, as they are expected to shape the future recommendations on pay, allowances, and pension reforms under the 8th CPC.