8th Pay Commission Meeting Set for October 22-23 in Mumbai: Stakeholders Can Request Appointments

A fresh update has emerged regarding the 8th Central Pay Commission, an issue being closely followed by central government employees, pensioners and employee organisations. The Commission is scheduled to hold meetings in Mumbai on October 22 and October 23, 2026, as part of its ongoing consultation process.

According to a notice issued by the Ministry of Finance on September 21, eligible organisations and representative bodies interested in interacting with the Commission can submit requests for appointments. The consultation is intended to provide relevant stakeholders an opportunity to place their views and submissions before the Commission.

Central government-related organisations, institutions, associations and unions have been invited to seek appointments for the Mumbai interaction.

Mumbai Meetings Scheduled for October 22 and 23

The latest schedule states that the 8th Pay Commission will conduct stakeholder interactions in Mumbai over two days — October 22 and October 23, 2026.

However, the exact venue in Mumbai and the detailed timetable for the meetings have not yet been announced. These details are expected to be communicated separately.

The Mumbai consultations form part of the Commission's wider process of gathering representations and examining issues placed before it by different stakeholders.

October 10 Is the Deadline for Appointment Requests

Organisations and associations seeking an interaction with the Commission during its Mumbai visit need to pay particular attention to the application deadline.

According to the September 21 notice, interested stakeholders can submit their appointment requests through the prescribed online form until October 10, 2026.

Submitting a request does not by itself mean that an appointment has been confirmed. Applicants will need to follow the process prescribed by the Commission and wait for further communication regarding the interaction.

Stakeholders planning to participate should therefore avoid waiting until the last moment to complete the required formalities.

Unique Memo ID Will Be Required

An important requirement applies to organisations seeking an appointment with the Commission.

Applicants must first submit their memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission. After the memorandum is submitted, a Unique Memo ID is generated.

This Unique Memo ID will have to be provided while requesting an appointment for the Mumbai consultation.

The process effectively links an organisation's request for a meeting with the memorandum it has already submitted to the Commission. Stakeholders should therefore keep the generated ID safely available for use during the appointment-request process.

Who Can Seek an Interaction With the Commission?

The latest notice covers relevant central government organisations, institutions, associations and unions interested in presenting their views to the 8th Pay Commission.

Such consultations are significant because employee and pensioner representatives can use their memoranda to raise matters they believe should be examined as part of the Commission's work.

However, the Mumbai meeting announcement itself should not be interpreted as confirmation that any particular demand concerning salaries, pensions, allowances or a fitment factor has been accepted.

The consultation process involves gathering representations and examining stakeholder submissions. Final recommendations would depend on the Commission's subsequent deliberations and official process.

Why Is the 8th Pay Commission Being Closely Watched?

Pay commissions are important for central government employees and pensioners because their recommendations can cover various aspects of compensation and retirement benefits.

Consequently, every new development surrounding the 8th Pay Commission — including stakeholder consultations, memoranda and official meetings — attracts significant attention.

Employee organisations may raise issues relating to pay structures, pensions, allowances and other service-related matters. However, demands made by associations and unions should be distinguished from decisions formally approved by the Commission or the government.

This distinction is particularly important amid widespread discussion about possible salary increases and different fitment-factor calculations. Unless officially confirmed, such figures should be treated as demands, estimates or speculation rather than final 8th Pay Commission recommendations.

What Happens Next?

For now, the key dates for stakeholders are clear.

The Ministry of Finance notice was issued on September 21, 2026, while the deadline for submitting an appointment request is October 10, 2026. The Commission's Mumbai meetings are scheduled for October 22 and October 23, 2026.

Applicants seeking an interaction need to submit their memorandum and provide the generated Unique Memo ID as part of the appointment process.

The detailed schedule and location of the Mumbai meetings are still awaited and are expected to be communicated later.

Central government employees and pensioners should therefore rely on official notifications for major developments related to the 8th Pay Commission. The Mumbai meetings represent another step in the consultation process, but they should not be viewed as confirmation of any specific salary hike, pension revision, fitment factor or allowance change until such measures are formally recommended and approved.

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