8th Pay Commission meeting on May 18–19 in Telangana: Top demands, pay hike talks & key updates

The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) will visit Hyderabad, Telangana, on May 18 and 19, 2026 (Monday and Tuesday). The Commission will interact with stakeholders, including central government organisations, institutions, unions and associations.

Stakeholders interested in meeting the 8th Pay Commission must first need to submit their memorandum through the 8th CPC official website.

After submitting the memorandum, applicants were supposed to take an appointment through an official form link before May 8, 2026. A unique Memo ID generated after memorandum submission will be required.

The 8th Pay Commission in a statement said that appointment requests must be submitted on or before May 8, 2026. Venue details and the meeting schedule will be shared later by the 8th Pay Commission. The visit is expected to provide stakeholders an opportunity to present their demands and suggestions directly before the 8th CPC.

The 8th Pay Commission will hold separate meetings at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and at cities in other states/union territories in due course.

The central 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.

As per the 8th CPC TOR, 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