When is the 8th Pay Commission meeting in Delhi?

The 8th Pay Commission will hold meetings with Defence and Railway unions in Delhi on May 13-14, 2026.

Who can attend the 8th Pay Commission meeting?

Only unions and associations of MoD and MoR registered in Delhi can request appointments. They must submit requests by May 10, 2026 with their Memorandum ID.

When will the 8th Pay Commission report be submitted?

The report is expected approximately 18 months after the Commission was constituted in November 2025, likely by mid-2027.

How many government employees will be affected?

The 8th Pay Commission recommendations will affect over 50 lakh central government employees and approximately 65 lakh pensioners.

GOVERNMENT2026-05-10• By Ash K.

8th Pay Commission Holds First Delhi Meetings on May 13-14 — Defence & Railway Unions to Present Demands

Q: What was discussed in the first NC-JCM meeting?

The April 28, 2026 meeting discussed salaries, pensions, allowances, and service conditions of central government employees and pensioners.

8th Pay Commission Holds First Delhi Meetings on May 13-14 — Defence & Railway Unions to Present Demands

The 8th Central Pay Commission has announced its first stakeholder meetings in Delhi, scheduled for May 13 and 14, 2026. The Commission will interact with institutions, organizations, and unions from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Railways (MoR).

According to the official notice dated May 6, 2026 (No. 25/2/2026-App/8CPC), unions and associations wanting to meet the Commission must submit their appointment requests by Sunday, May 10, 2026. Requests must include the unique Memo ID generated after submitting their memorandum through the official NIC portal.

This follows the first meeting between the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) and the Commission held on April 28, 2026, which officially kicked off the consultation process. That meeting discussed salaries, pensions, allowances, and service conditions of central government employees and pensioners.

The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted on November 3, 2025, to address pay revision, salaries, pensions, and the fitment factor for central government employees. The Commission is currently in its consultation and memorandum submission phase, and its report is expected approximately 18 months after constitution — likely by mid-2027.

The Commission has confirmed it will hold additional meetings in Delhi, with schedules to be updated on the official website at 8cpc.gov.in. These consultations are expected to play a crucial role in shaping future pay, pension, and allowance reforms for over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners.

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Published: 2026-05-10 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.