New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has notified about official state visits and stakeholder meetings across India in October 2026 amid its consultation stage. As per notices on its official portal, the commission plans to discuss a number of key issues with employee unions, representatives, groups, pensioner associations, federations, and other stakeholders during the visits before it releases its official recommendations.

The panel's decisions are expected to benefit more than 1 crore people, including around 50 lakh central government employees and nearly 65 lakh pensioners, including defence and railway personnel and retirees. Notably, central government employees and armed forces personnel account for about 0...