8th Pay Commission: When Is The Next Meeting And What Are The Demands? Check Date, Place And Key Details

Every central government employee has their eyes on the important update on the 8th Pay Commission decision. The Commission is holding meetings with employees, pensioners and the organisations to discuss the salary and pension changes that they can implement.

Recently a meeting was held in Chennai on September 7 and 8, 2026. The Commission then visited Puducherry for further discussion. The next meeting is scheduled in Chandigarh from September 16 to 18.

Several demands have been raised from the meeting, and they have been tabled in front of the 8th Pay Commission. Out of many demands include a higher fitment factor, changes in Dearness Allowance (DA), higher House Rent Allowance (HRA) and better annual increments.

One prominent demand is that DA should be merged with basic pay after reaching a certain percentage.

When Is The Next 8th Pay Commission Meeting?

• September 7-8: The Pay Commission held meetings in Chennai.
• September 9: The Commission travelled to Puducherry for discussions with employees and pensioner organisations.
• September 16-18: The next round of consultations is scheduled to take place in Chandigarh.
• Key Focus: Employee organisations are continuing to present their expectations and demands regarding salary, pension, fitment factor, DA, HRA and annual increments.
• Why is the meeting important: These consultations will help the Commission understand the local base level demands of employees and pensioners before it finalises its recommendations and passes it on to the government.

What Are The Demand From 8th Pay Commission

Demand Of Higher Annual Increment And Fitment Factor

The debate over salaries is getting heated. As the employee organisations demand many important changes to the annual increment and fitment factor. The NC-JCM and National Federation of Postal Employees have demanded a 6% annual increase. 

The All India New Pension Scheme Employees Federation (AIPPSEF) has demanded a 7% annual increase. Proposals for a high fitment factor have also been made - 3.84 has been suggested by some. The fitment factor is important because it helps to determine the revised basic pay under the new pay scale. 

If the factor is 4, for example: Level-1 basic pay, which is currently ₹18,000, would increase to ₹72,000, before allowances and deductions.

What Happens Next In The 8th Pay Commission? 

The 8th Pay Commission was constituted in December last year, and since then everyone is waiting for the final approval. When the decision is final, the implementation and arrears will arrive in the central government employees’ accounts. With consultations continuing, the Chandigarh meetings from September 16 to 18 will be closely watched. Employee demands are only proposals, not final recommendations. The final salary structure will depend on the Commission’s recommendations and the government’s decision. 

FAQs On 8th Pay Commission

When is the next 8th Pay Commission meeting? The next 8th Pay Commission consultation is scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from September 16 to 18, 2026.

When will the 8th Pay Commission salary changes be implemented? The final implementation date will depend on the Commission's recommendations and the government's approval. The salary, allowances and arrears will be decided after the process is completed.

What are the major demands of central government employees? Employees have raised demands related to a higher fitment factor, DA merger, higher annual increments, increased HRA and better salary and pension benefits.

Will DA be merged with basic pay under the 8th Pay Commission? Some employee organisations have demanded that DA should be merged with basic pay after reaching a certain percentage. The final decision will depend on the Commission and the government.

What fitment factor has been demanded by employee organisations? Some employee organisations have demanded a fitment factor of 3.84. However, this is a demand and is not the final fitment factor.

Disclaimer: The demands mentioned are proposals from employee organisations and not final recommendations. The final salary, allowances and arrears will depend on the Commission’s recommendations and government approval. This article is for education purpose only.