8th Pay Commission Meeting Schedule 2026 – Delhi in April, Pune in May, and Consultant Posts Open Now

The 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC) is moving into its consultation phase, and for the millions of central government employees watching closely, the schedule just got concrete. The Commission has announced formal interaction dates in New Delhi and Pune, opened the floor to unions and associations, and separately launched a recruitment drive for consultants — all within the span of a few days in April 2026.

If your union, staff association, or central government organisation has a memorandum to place before the Commission, the window to act is short. The deadline to submit and register a request is 20 April 2026 for both Delhi and Pune meetings, and the last date for memorandum submissions overall is 30 April 2026.

8th Pay Commission 2026 – Interaction Schedule at a Glance

Why the Commission Is Touring Cities — and What It Signals

The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) was constituted to review the pay structure, service conditions, and allowances of central government employees, with recommendations expected before the 8th CPC implementation date in January 2026. The consultation round now underway is the Commission’s way of gathering ground-level input before it finalises its report.

Pay commissions have historically held stakeholder interactions across major cities — and the 8th CPC’s decision to begin with New Delhi before moving to Pune, and eventually Mumbai and other states, follows a pattern of widening the circle of engagement. The fact that Mumbai interactions are confirmed but undated suggests the Commission is working to a tight internal schedule.

The timing is also notable. With memorandum submissions closing on 30 April 2026, the Commission is effectively signalling that the data-gathering phase is near its end. Unions and associations that have not yet submitted their formal position papers are running out of time to have their concerns formally recorded.

The New Delhi Meetings – 28 to 30 April 2026

In a letter dated 1 April 2026, 8th CPC Deputy Secretary Abhay N. Sahay confirmed that the Commission will hold formal interactions in New Delhi across three consecutive days — 28, 29 and 30 April 2026.

The process for securing an appointment is two-step. First, the union, association, or organisation must submit a memorandum through the Commission’s official website at 8cpc.gov.in. Once submitted, the portal generates a unique Memo ID. That Memo ID must then be quoted in an appointment request sent to abhay.sahay@nic.in by 20 April 2026. Requests without the Memo ID will not be considered.

⚠️ Venue details and meeting time slots will be communicated after 20 April. The Commission will not be accepting walk-in or last-minute requests.

The Pune Meetings – 4 and 5 May 2026

A separate letter dated 11 April 2026, issued by Anand Kumar Jha, Director at the 8th CPC, confirmed that the Commission will visit Pune, Maharashtra, on 4 and 5 May 2026.

The appointment process mirrors New Delhi exactly. Submit a memorandum at 8cpc.gov.in, collect your unique Memo ID, and email an appointment request — in this case to jha.anandkumar@nic.in — by 20 April 2026.

The Pune leg of the visit extends the Commission’s reach beyond the capital and reflects a broader principle: that central government employees are spread across the country, not only in Delhi, and that their associations deserve a direct hearing. The Commission’s letter also confirmed that interactions in Mumbai and various other states will follow — dates to be announced separately.

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Memorandum Last Date – What You Need to Do Before 30 April 2026

The 8th Pay Commission has been actively asking employee associations and unions to submit formal memorandums outlining their demands and suggestions. The last date for memorandum submission is 30 April 2026.

If you are a union official or a member of a staff association that has not yet filed a memorandum, here is what to do. Visit 8cpc.gov.in and complete the memorandum submission form. The website generates a unique Memo ID upon submission — keep this safe, as it is mandatory for any subsequent appointment request. Once the memorandum is submitted, your association can request an appointment for whichever city interaction is most convenient.

💡 Even if your association cannot attend a city meeting in person, submitting a memorandum on record before 30 April 2026 ensures your demands are formally before the Commission.

What This Means for Central Government Employees

If you are a central government employee watching the 8th CPC closely, the consultation phase does not directly require any action from you as an individual. The meetings are structured for unions, associations, and recognised central government organisations — not for individual employees to walk in.

However, the associations that represent your cadre and pay level will be presenting memorandums that directly affect your salary revision, allowances, and service conditions under the 8th Pay Commission recommendations. If your union has not yet engaged with this process, now is the time to raise it with your union leadership.

The broader 8th CPC timeline — and what the pay revision could mean for your basic pay and fitment factor — is covered in detail in our 8th Pay Commission salary and fitment factor guide.

8th CPC Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Three Categories, 20 Posts

Separate from the city interactions, the 8th Pay Commission published an Office Memorandum (OM) dated 10 April 2026, inviting applications for the post of Consultant on a contractual basis. The OM was issued by Manish Kumar, Director, 8th Pay Commission.

The Commission is recruiting across three consultant categories with a combined maximum strength of 20 posts.

The Young Professional category — with 10 posts out of 20 — suggests the Commission is deliberately bringing in a mix of senior expertise and fresh analytical capacity. This is not unusual for pay commissions, which require both domain knowledge of government pay structures and the ability to model large datasets.

How to Apply for 8th CPC Consultant Posts

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online link provided in the OM, available on the Commission’s website 8cpc.gov.in. Candidates must fill in the prescribed proforma and submit it through the portal.

The Commission has been explicit: no physical copies, no emails, and no hard copies will be accepted. Only applications submitted through the designated online form will be considered.

⚠️ The application link mentioned in the official OM is: https://nicforms.nic.in — candidates should verify the exact link directly on 8cpc.gov.in, as the Commission’s website is the authoritative source.

There is no printed last date in the OM shared publicly — candidates should monitor 8cpc.gov.in for any deadline updates.

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Conclusion

The 8th Pay Commission’s April–May 2026 city interaction schedule marks a meaningful step in the consultation process. With New Delhi meetings set for 28–30 April and Pune visits confirmed for 4–5 May, the Commission is moving from paperwork to dialogue — and the clock for unions and associations to secure a seat at the table is ticking.

The parallel consultant recruitment drive, with 20 posts across three experience levels, signals that the Commission is also building out its internal analytical capacity. Both processes — the stakeholder meetings and the consultant recruitment — point to a Commission that is actively working toward its final recommendations.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on official letters issued by the 8th Central Pay Commission dated 1 April 2026 and 11 April 2026, and the Office Memorandum dated 10 April 2026. All details are subject to official announcements from the Commission. Govtserviceinfo.com is not affiliated with the 8th Pay Commission or any government ministry. Readers should verify current information from 8cpc.gov.in before acting on any information published here.