The Eighth Pay Commission is set to make October an important month for central government employees and pensioners, with several developments scheduled during the month. One of the key deadlines for employee organisations is approaching on October 10, 2026.
The deadline is linked to the Pay Commission’s upcoming meeting in Mumbai, where central government employee organisations, associations and unions will get an opportunity to put forward their demands and suggestions.
Pay Commission Mumbai Meeting on October 22 and 23
The Eighth Pay Commission is scheduled to hold discussions in Mumbai on October 22 and 23, 2026. Organisations representing central government employees that want to meet the Commission must submit their appointment requests through the prescribed process.
The deadline for submitting applications for the Mumbai meeting is October 10, 2026. Organisations applying for an appointment are required to mention the unique Memo ID generated when they submit their memorandum to the Pay Commission.
The Commission has not yet released detailed information about the venue or the time-wise schedule for the Mumbai discussions. As a result, organisations planning to participate should complete the application process before the October 10 deadline.
Bengaluru Visit Scheduled for October 7-8
Before its Mumbai visit, the Pay Commission is scheduled to hold meetings in Bengaluru on October 7 and 8, 2026, which fall on Wednesday and Thursday.
The deadline for submitting appointment requests through the official portal for the Bengaluru visit was September 18.
During these interactions, employee organisations are expected to raise issues related to salaries, allowances, pensions and service conditions. Their submissions may also cover matters such as the fitment factor, revision of basic pay, changes in allowances and pension-related demands.
DA Hike Decision Also Expected in October
Apart from the Pay Commission’s scheduled meetings, central government employees are also awaiting a decision on the next Dearness Allowance (DA) revision.
A DA increase of up to 4% is expected in October. If the increase is approved, the total Dearness Allowance could rise to 64%.
The upcoming Pay Commission meetings and the expected DA decision therefore make October an important period for central government employees and pensioners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is based on the details available in the source material and is intended for general informational purposes only. Pay Commission schedules, deadlines, government decisions and allowance revisions may be subject to official changes. Readers should refer to official government and Pay Commission notifications for the latest and confirmed information.