8th Pay Commission: Various questions regarding the 8th Pay Commission are arising in the minds of central government employees and pensioners. Discussions concerning the 8th Pay Commission are also intensifying at the official level. During a three-day meeting that commenced on April 28, employee unions presented their list of demands. These demands place particular emphasis on higher salaries and significant reforms within the pension system.
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📅 Upcoming Meeting Schedule — At a Glance
| City | Dates | Region Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 🏙️ Hyderabad | May 18–19, 2026 | Telangana & South India |
| 🏔️ Srinagar | June 1–4, 2026 | J&K UT organisations |
| 🗻 Ladakh | TBA (May/June 2026) | Ladakh UT organisations |
📋 Previous Meetings — Context
| Location | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | Earlier stakeholder consultation |
| Delhi (April 28–30) | 3-day meeting — employee unions presented demands |
| Hyderabad | Next scheduled → May 18–19 |
| Srinagar | June 1–4 |
| Ladakh | May/June 2026 |
Before this, a meeting of the 8th Pay Commission was held in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. Subsequently, a meeting of the Pay Commission was held in Delhi, which proved to be quite significant. The 8th Pay Commission has now also revealed its plans regarding the next round of meetings.
Where and When Will the Next Meeting Take Place?
Discussions regarding the next meeting of the 8th Pay Commission have already begun. The Commission has also released a schedule for these upcoming sessions. The next meetings of the new Pay Commission are slated to be held in Hyderabad, Srinagar, and Ladakh. The primary objective of these meetings is to engage in dialogue with stakeholders—including government organisations, institutions, and employee unions/associations—regarding matters pertinent to the Pay Commission.
These meetings are scheduled to be held in May and June 2026. Additionally, interested parties are required to first submit their memoranda on the official website of the 8th Pay Commission. Following this submission, they will need to request an appointment to meet with the 8th CPC.
Dr Manjit Singh Patel, National President of the All India NPS Employees Federation, shared significant information via a post on his ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle. He announced that the HHonourable8th CPC has released the schedule for its meetings in Hyderabad (Telangana), Ladakh, and Srinagar.
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Visit Hyderabad?
As per a notification issued on May 1, 2026, the Commission is scheduled to visit Hyderabad from May 18 to May 19. Stakeholders interested in interacting with the panel are required to first submit a memorandum on the official website.
Subsequently, they must request an appointment via a prescribed online form by May 8, 2026. To schedule an appointment, the unique Memorandum ID generated at the time of submitting the memorandum will be required.
Find Out When the Panel Will Visit Srinagar
In a separate update, the Commission has confirmed its visit to Srinagar from June 1 to June 4. Organisations and associations representing both the Central Government and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible to participate in this visit.
