The Eighth Central Pay Commission has announced that it will visit Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on June 22 and 23, 2026, to interact with stakeholders, including central government organisations, institutions, unions and associations.
According to an official notice issued on May 21, 2026, interested stakeholders who wish to meet the 8th Pay Commission during its Lucknow visit can submit a request for an appointment through the designated online link given on the 8th CPC official website on or before June 10, 2026.
The Commission has also asked applicants to submit a ‘unique memo ID’ generated after filing their memorandum on the official 8th Central Pay Commission website.
Who can apply for Lucknow meetings with the 8th Pay Commission?
The notice said that Central Government organisations, institutions, unions and associations based in Uttar Pradesh and interested in interacting with the Commission during the visit may apply for appointments.
Venue details and the final meeting schedule will be shared later with the selected stakeholders, the 8th CPC said in its statement.
8th Pay Commission asks stakeholders from other states to wait
The Commission clarified that separate meetings will be organised in other states and Union Territories at a later stage.
Also, stakeholders from states and UTs other than Uttar Pradesh have been advised not to seek appointments during the Lucknow visit.
8th CPC meeting schedule for June 2026
The Eighth Central Pay Commission will visit Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir from June 1 to June 4 2026, to interact with stakeholders.
The Eighth Central Pay Commission will visit the Union Territory of Ladakh on June 8, 2026, to interact with stakeholders.
Why the 8th Pay Commission matters
The Eighth Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India to review the salary structure, allowances and pension benefits of central government employees and pensioners. The recommendations of the Commission are expected to impact lakhs of employees and retirees across the country.
The 8th Pay Commission has an 18-month deadline to submit its report of recommendations.
What is the 8th Pay Commission scheduled to do in the near future?
- The government has asked the Commission to submit its report within 18 months of the release of terms of reference (ToR).
- The Commission may also submit an interim report if the submission of the recommendation report is delayed.
- Employees and pensioners are closely tracking possible revisions in salaries and pensions.
What will the 8th Pay Commission consider while preparing its report?
As per the 8th CPC’s Terms of Reference (ToR) released in November 2025, it will consider-
- India’s economic condition and fiscal discipline
- Availability of funds for welfare and development spending
- Financial burden of pension schemes
- Impact on state government finances
- Existing pay structures in CPSUs and the private sector
- Service conditions and employee benefits across sectors
