The 8th Central Pay Commission has issued a formal notice inviting associations, federations, and unions of Central Government and Union Territory employees based in Delhi to appear for in-person hearings on 7 August and 10 August 2026. The notice, signed by Deputy Secretary Abhay N Sahay on 23 July, makes it clear that only those stakeholders who have already submitted their memoranda and have not previously interacted with the Commission — either in Delhi or in any State or UT — are eligible to request a slot. The deadline to file an appointment request through the designated NIC forms portal is 31 July 2026.
This is the latest in a series of engagement rounds as the Commission gathers inputs from across the country before finalising its recommendations on pay structure, allowances, and pension reforms for nearly 50 lakh Central Government employees and pensioners. The Commission has made it clear that this is not the only opportunity: more meetings are planned in Delhi and other States and UTs over the coming months, with schedules to be updated on the official website.
Who is eligible to seek an appointment with the 8th Pay Commission?
Only those associations, federations, or unions that meet two conditions can apply: they must have submitted a formal memorandum to the Commission, and they must not have already interacted with it in any previous sitting — whether in Delhi or in any State or UT. The notice explicitly excludes those who have already appeared before the panel. The Commission is prioritising fresh voices that have not yet had a chance to present their case in person.
For unions and associations based outside the Delhi NCR region, the Commission has advised them to seek appointments in their own State/UT or a nearby one. The panel will hold more meetings across the country in due course, and those schedules will be updated on its website.
Key dates and application process for Delhi meetings
The Delhi interactions are scheduled for two days: 7 August 2026 (Friday) and 10 August 2026 (Monday). The venue and exact timings for each meeting will be communicated separately to the approved applicants. The application window closes on 31 July 2026, giving stakeholders roughly a week to file their requests.
- 7 August 2026: First day of Delhi stakeholder meetings
- 10 August 2026: Second day of Delhi stakeholder meetings
- 31 July 2026: Last date to submit appointment request
How to apply: NIC forms portal and unique Memo ID
Eligible organisations must submit their appointment request through a dedicated NIC forms link: https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmE2MjEzZGNhYjZlMTIwMjYwNzIzMTM1. The application must include the unique ‘Memo ID’ assigned to the organisation at the time of submitting its memorandum. This ID is essential for verification; requests without it are likely to be rejected.
The Commission has not specified a cap on the number of organisations that can be accommodated on these two dates, but given the limited time and the volume of unions across Delhi, early applications are advisable. The notice does not indicate whether the meetings will be held in a single venue or split across multiple locations.
Submit your appointment request for Delhi interactions on 7 or 10 August 2026. Requires unique Memo ID.
What this means for Central Government employees
The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted in early 2026 to review and recommend revisions to the pay structure, allowances, and pension benefits for Central Government employees. Its recommendations will form the basis for the next pay revision, expected to be implemented from 2026–27. The Commission has been conducting extensive consultations with employee associations, federations, and unions across the country to understand their demands and grievances.
This Delhi round is significant because it brings together unions that may not have been covered in earlier regional sittings. The Commission has already held meetings in several States, and more are on the cards. The official website of the Commission will carry updates on future schedules.
What happens after the Delhi meetings?
The Commission has stated that it will hold more meetings in Delhi and various other States/UTs in the coming months. This implies that the 7 and 10 August sessions are not the final word for Delhi-based unions; they are part of a broader consultation calendar. However, the notice makes it clear that stakeholders outside Delhi NCR should not rush to Delhi. Instead, they should wait for meetings in their own regions or nearby States, which will be announced on the Commission's website.
The Commission is likely to issue a consolidated report after completing all regional consultations, after which the government will take a final decision on pay revisions. Given the scale of the exercise, the process is expected to stretch into late 2026 or early 2027.
Key takeaways from the 8th Pay Commission notice
- Delhi meetings: 7 August and 10 August 2026, for associations/unions based in Delhi.
- Eligibility: Must have submitted memorandum and not previously interacted with Commission.
- Application deadline: 31 July 2026 via NIC forms portal.
- Memo ID mandatory: Unique ID from memorandum submission must be provided.
- More rounds ahead: Additional meetings in Delhi and other States/UTs will be announced.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Only associations, federations, or unions of Central Government/UT employees that are based in Delhi, have submitted a memorandum to the Commission, and have not interacted with it previously in Delhi or any State/UT are eligible.
The last date to submit the request through the NIC forms portal is 31 July 2026.
Applications must be submitted through the official NIC forms link: https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmE2MjEzZGNhYjZlMTIwMjYwNzIzMTM1.
The Memo ID is a unique identifier assigned to each organisation when it submits its memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission. It is required for verification and must be included in the appointment request.
Yes. The Commission has stated that it will hold additional meetings in Delhi and in other States/UTs in the coming months. Updates will be posted on the official website.
The 8th Pay Commission's consultation process is picking up pace as it seeks to capture the full spectrum of employee perspectives before finalising its recommendations. For Delhi-based unions, the window to register for the August hearings is short but clear. For those outside the capital, the message is equally clear: wait for your turn, and watch the website.
