8th Pay Commission: Memorandum Deadline Extended to 31 May, Lucknow Visit 22–23 June
The 8th Central Pay Commission has extended the memorandum-submission deadline from 30 April to 31 May 2026 and scheduled regional employee-union meetings in Lucknow on 22–23 June 2026. Application window for appointments closes 10 June. Full details, who can submit, and what happens next.
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8th Pay Commission: Memorandum Deadline Extended to 31 May, Lucknow Visit 22–23 June
News flash. The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has formally extended the memorandum-submission deadline from 30 April to 31 May 2026, following a request from the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM). The Commission has separately announced its regional visit to Lucknow on 22–23 June 2026 for in-person consultation with central-government employee unions in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and surrounding states. Appointments must be sought by 10 June 2026.
In two back-to-back notices, the 8th Central Pay Commission — constituted by the Government of India vide notification dated 3 November 2025 — has confirmed both an extended consultation window and the first of its regional outreach visits.
The deadline extension was requested by NC-JCM, the apex body that negotiates service conditions for central-government employees, after multiple staff federations reported difficulty uploading documentation on the prescribed online portal. Submissions continue to be accepted only through the official online portal in the prescribed format — no email or hard-copy submissions are entertained.
Key highlights
- Memorandum deadline: 30 April 2026 → 31 May 2026 (extended by NC-JCM request)
- Submission mode: Online portal only, prescribed format
- Lucknow regional visit: 22–23 June 2026
- Appointment request deadline: 10 June 2026 (for the Lucknow visit)
- Eligible to submit: Recognised central employee federations, pensioner associations, individual employees and pensioners
Who can submit a memorandum?
The Commission accepts memoranda from four categories of stakeholder:
| Category | Examples | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Recognised federations | AIRF, NFIR, Confederation of CGE & Workers, AIDEF | Submit on behalf of member unions — most weighty input |
| Service associations | All-India IAS Officers’ Association, IPS Association, IRTS Association | Submit cadre-specific demands |
| Pensioner associations | Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj, central pensioner bodies | Pension, DR, gratuity, family-pension issues |
| Individual employees / pensioners | Any serving central employee or pensioner | Suggestions only — not negotiated, but read by Commission staff |
Each submission must include — identity proof, designation/cadre, basic-pay slab, the specific recommendation, and the rationale. The online portal validates Aadhaar, employee ID and PFMS / PPO number.
Why this update matters
The 8th CPC has, so far, not finalised the fitment factor, revised pay matrix, HRA structure or pension-revision formula. Every projected salary number circulating on social media is consultation-stage speculation until the Commission’s report. The memorandum stage is the only formal window through which employee demands enter the official record — once consultations close, the Commission moves to drafting and the final report is unlikely to revisit cadre-specific issues that were never submitted.
This is why the 31 May deadline matters: federations are rushing to consolidate cadre-level demands on fitment factor (3.0× being demanded), allowances rationalisation, HRA city classification, and pension parity for pre-2016 retirees before the window closes.
Action required. Recognised federations and associations — finalise and upload your memorandum on or before 31 May 2026. Lucknow-region employee unions — apply for an in-person appointment slot by 10 June 2026 via the official 8th CPC website. Individual employees — route through your federation for the strongest impact; individual submissions are read but rarely shape recommendations.
Lucknow visit — what to expect on 22–23 June
This is the first regional outreach of the 8th CPC. The Commission typically uses two-day visits to:
- Hear oral evidence from federations and pensioner associations on their written memoranda
- Site-visit selected establishments (railway divisions, defence units, postal circles) to understand on-ground service conditions
- Hold open-house sessions with retired civil servants of the region
The Lucknow visit is expected to cover Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and parts of Madhya Pradesh, with regional offices of Railways, Defence Accounts, Indian Audit, and Postal services scheduled for consultation. Each appointment is 30–45 minutes; slots are allocated by the Commission Secretariat basis the relative size of the federation and the priority of the issue.
Timeline of events
Important Dates
- 3 November 2025 — Government notification constituting the 8th CPC.
- February 2026 — Online memorandum portal opens.
- 30 April 2026 — Original deadline.
- 22 April 2026 — Cabinet approves 2% DA hike (58% → 60%), part of routine 7th CPC cycle.
- 20 May 2026 — Deadline extension to 31 May 2026 announced.
- 22 May 2026 — Lucknow visit dates (22–23 June 2026) notified; appointment deadline 10 June.
- June – August 2026 (expected) — Further regional visits (likely Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata).
- 2027 (expected) — 8th CPC report submission; implementation expected late 2027 / early 2028.
What happens next
After 31 May, the 8th CPC closes the written memorandum window and proceeds to oral evidence and regional consultations. The Commission has indicated that additional regional centres — likely Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Guwahati — will be notified through June and July 2026. Employees should watch the 8th CPC website and NC-JCM circulars for further dates.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the new deadline to submit a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission?
2. Who can submit a memorandum to the 8th CPC?
3. When is the 8th CPC visiting Lucknow?
4. Has the 8th Pay Commission decided the fitment factor?
5. Will the 8th CPC visit other cities too?
6. When will the 8th Pay Commission report be implemented?
Official references
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher and not affiliated with the 8th Pay Commission, NC-JCM or any government department. The dates and process described above reflect the official notices dated 20 May and 22 May 2026. Always verify the latest deadline and submission requirements on the official 8th CPC portal before acting.
