Dates and locations announced for 8th CPC meetings

Meeting Schedule

Consultation dates and venues have been released for the 8th Central Pay Commission. The schedule outlines a series of meetings taking place across different cities over the coming months. Dehradun hosted an announcement on March 30, 2026, with a meeting set for April 24, 2026. Pune follows with an announcement on April 11, 2026, and meetings on May 4 and 5, 2026.

Further Locations

Additional sessions are scheduled for Hyderabad, Srinagar, Ladakh, Delhi, and Lucknow. Hyderabad has a meeting on May 18 and 19, 2026, following a May 1 announcement. Srinagar holds sessions from June 1 to June 4, 2026. Ladakh is scheduled for June 8, 2026. Delhi meetings take place on May 10, 2026, after a May 6 announcement. Finally, Lucknow meetings are planned for June 22 and 23, 2026.

Context

Pay commissions are set up by the government from time to time to review and recommend changes in the salary structure and allowances for government employees. These consultations allow various groups to share their views before final recommendations are made.