8th Central Pay Commission Engages Stakeholders Across India in May and June 2026
8th central pay commission to engage stakeholders in Delhi, Telangana, J&K and Ladakh in May and June — Check dates
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The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is set to hold consultations with stakeholders in Delhi, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh from May to June 2026. These discussions aim to shape recommendations on pay hikes and allowances for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners, with a final report due by November 3, 2025.
- 01The 8th CPC will consult stakeholders in Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh in May and June 2026.
- 02The commission aims to finalize recommendations on salary structures and allowances for central government employees.
- 03The deadline for submitting suggestions has been extended to May 31, 2026.
- 04The commission is chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
- 05Approximately 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners will be affected by the commission's decisions.
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The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), established to review and recommend changes to the pay structure of central government employees, is actively engaging with stakeholders across India. Following initial consultations in March and April 2026, the CPC will hold discussions in Hyderabad, Telangana on May 18-19, 2026, and in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir from June 1-4, 2026. Additionally, it will meet in Ladakh on June 8, 2026, and will consult unions in Delhi on May 13-14, 2026. The commission, chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, aims to finalize its recommendations by November 3, 2025. The CPC has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit their suggestions to May 31, 2026, allowing more time for input from the nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners who will be impacted by its decisions.
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The recommendations from the 8th CPC will directly affect the salaries and pensions of millions of government employees and retirees, potentially altering their financial stability and purchasing power.
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