The 8th Pay Commission Chandigarh meeting is now officially notified, giving Central Government employee associations and pensioners across North India a fresh opportunity to present their case directly to the Commission. If your organisation is based in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, or the Union Territory of Chandigarh, here's exactly what you need to know and by when you need to act.
The notice was issued on 28 July 2026 (F No. 35/10/2026-VST/8CPC), the fourth city-specific stakeholder notice in as many weeks, following Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Visit Dates | 16, 17, and 18 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 25 August 2026 |
| Eligible States/UT | Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and UT of Chandigarh |
| Notice Reference | F No. 35/10/2026-VST/8CPC, dated 28 July 2026 |
| Application Method | Online, via the appointment link on nicforms.nic.in |
| Venue | To be intimated separately |
Who Can Apply
The Commission has kept the eligibility criteria consistent with its earlier city visits — this round is open to:
- Central Government and Union Territory Organisations and Institutions
- Associations, Unions, and Individuals connected to Central Government service
- Pensioners of the Central Government
The key restriction is geography: this visit is specifically for stakeholders based in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, or the UT of Chandigarh. If your organisation is registered or operates outside these four regions, this particular window isn't for you — the Commission has consistently asked stakeholders from other states to wait for their own region's notice rather than applying here.
How to Apply
- Make sure you've already submitted your memorandum to the Commission and have your Unique Memo ID — this is a mandatory prerequisite, not something you can generate on the spot
- Visit the appointment link provided in the official notice, hosted on nicforms.nic.in
- Submit your request for an appointment, along with your Unique Memo ID
- Complete this on or before 25 August 2026
- Wait for the Commission to communicate venue and detailed schedule separately — this isn't included in the initial notice
Without a Unique Memo ID from a previously submitted memorandum, you cannot apply for this interaction slot, regardless of which of the four eligible regions you're in.
Why This Round Matters for North India
This is the first dedicated Punjab-Haryana-Himachal-Chandigarh round the Commission has held, and it comes at a point where the Commission has already completed several other regional consultations — Lucknow, Hyderabad, Srinagar, Ladakh, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata, with Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry scheduled just ahead of this one. If your association covers a large base of railway, defence, postal, or general Central Government staff concentrated in this northern belt, this is likely your most direct opportunity to raise region-specific concerns — cost of living adjustments, allowance anomalies, or local service conditions — that a Delhi-only consultation wouldn't necessarily surface.
What to Do Before 25 August
- Confirm your Unique Memo ID is on hand — check your records from when your memorandum was originally submitted
- Don't wait until the last week of August to apply — earlier applications give the Commission more room to schedule your slot within the three-day window
- Prepare your specific points in advance; a three-day visit across a large, populous region means individual meeting slots are likely to be tightly scheduled
- Keep an eye on official channels for the venue and schedule announcement once your application is processed
For the other recent city-specific notices, our Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry meeting guide covers those three in the same level of detail, and for the current overall status of the Commission's process, our 8th Pay Commission latest updates roundup is kept current as new developments are notified.
For ongoing coverage as more city visits are announced, follow our government news section.