There is good news for central government employees and pensioners. The 8th Central Pay Commission has once again extended the deadline for submitting suggestions and memorandums.
The decision is important for around 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners, including serving and retired defence personnel.
New Deadline Announced
The Pay Commission has now extended the last date for submitting memorandums to June 15, 2026.
Earlier, the deadline was May 31, 2026. Before that, it had been set as April 30, 2026. This is the second time the Commission has extended the submission deadline, giving stakeholders more time to share their views.
Why This Matters for Employees
The 8th Pay Commission launched its official website earlier this year and invited suggestions from employees, pensioners, employee unions, and other stakeholders.
To submit suggestions, users need to select their category on the website and complete the online form after OTP verification through their mobile number or email.
The form allows stakeholders to send recommendations on several important issues, including:
Salary revision
Fitment factor
Allowances
Pension structure
Pay matrix
After submission, applicants receive a unique Memo ID. This ID can be used to track the application and request meetings with the Commission.
The Commission has clarified that all memorandums must be submitted online through its official website.
About the 8th Pay Commission
The Central Government announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January last year. However, it officially became operational in November 2025.
The Commission is headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. Former IAS officer Pankaj Jain serves as Member Secretary, while Professor Pulak Ghosh is a member of the panel.
Upcoming Meetings in Different States
The 8th Pay Commission has scheduled meetings with stakeholders in several states and Union Territories during June and July.
Jammu and Kashmir
A meeting is scheduled in Srinagar from June 1 to June 4. Stakeholders were allowed to book appointments until May 16.
Ladakh
The Commission will hold discussions in Ladakh on June 8. Appointment bookings were open until May 16.
Uttar Pradesh
A meeting in Lucknow is scheduled for June 22 and June 23. Stakeholders can book appointments until June 10.
Odisha
The Commission will visit Bhubaneswar on July 6 and July 7. Appointment requests must be submitted by June 15.
West Bengal
Meetings will be held in Kolkata on July 9 and July 10. Stakeholders can request appointments until June 15.
More Meetings to Be Announced
The Pay Commission has also said that separate meetings will be organized in other cities of Uttar Pradesh, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and several other states
and Union Territories. Details of these meetings will be announced later.
