8th Pay Commission clarifies memorandum submission timeline: April 30 deadline for employees and pensioners

The 8th Pay Commission has issued a clarification that the last date for submitting memorandum on its official website (8cpc.gov.in) is April 30, 2026.

However, Unions and Associations seeking an appointment to interact with the Commission during its meeting in Pune or in the first round of discussions in Delhi have been asked to submit their memoranda by April 20, 2026.

The Commission is expected to hold further rounds of consultations in Delhi, Maharashtra and other states in the coming weeks, as part of its wider stakeholder outreach.

The memorandum process comes at a time when employee representatives have already begun placing key demands before the Commission. The staff side of the National Council (JCM), which represents central government employees, has submitted a detailed proposal seeking a significant revision in pay and pensions.

If accepted, this would mark a sharp jump from the current minimum basic pay of ₹18,000 under the 7th Pay Commission, reflecting rising living costs and inflationary pressures.

The 8th Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India through a notification dated November 3, 2025.

Its mandate includes examining and recommending changes in pay, allowances and other benefits for a wide range of personnel, including central government employees (industrial and non-industrial), All India Services, defence personnel, Union Territories staff, employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, regulatory bodies (excluding RBI), as well as officers and staff of the Supreme Court, High Courts in Union Territories, and subordinate judiciary in Union Territories.

The Commission is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution and may issue interim reports if required.