You could say the Commission is upping the ante with this consultation drive in Lucknow. For the central government bodies in UP, there’s a hard deadline to make an appointment by June 10, 2026. It’s a sign they are moving quickly on the groundwork for these reforms.
Consultations widen as outreach accelerates
It hasn’t been long since the panel was in the planning stages; now they are on the ground in different parts of the country. They’ve already had their fill of meetings in Delhi (April 28-30) and Hyderabad (May 18-19), and are now putting down roots in the north.
A notice from May 21, 2026 makes it plain: the Lucknow leg is for the organisations, unions and associations of the central government that are based in UP. We’ll let you know the venue and time for those who are in.
There is one rule we can’t stress enough: if you’re from another state or UT, don’t try to book a slot in Lucknow. We have other meetings in your area coming up.
Where the panel goes next
We are wrapping up our northern circuit with a stop in Srinagar from June 1 to 4, then a day in Ladakh on the 8th. Lucknow is the last port of call for June, on the 22nd and 23rd.
Why these hearings matter now
It’s a matter of getting as many points of view as possible before we start writing our recommendations. These are issues that will be felt by hundreds of thousands of employees and pensioners across the board.
Who gets a slot in Lucknow and how to apply
To be part of the Lucknow round, you have to be a central government entity in UP. File your request via the 8th CPC website no later than June 10. You’ll also need a unique memo ID from the portal once you’ve put in your memorandum.
For quick reference, here are the key steps and conditions to note:
– Apply online via the 8th CPC link by June 10, 2026
– Eligibility limited to UP-based central government stakeholders
– Include the unique memo ID from the 8th CPC website
– Venue and timings will be shared post selection
– Others states and UTs should not seek Lucknow slots
In a way, these face-to-face sessions are what the next pay revision is built on. We were put here to re-examine the salary and pension structure for the central workforce, something that sets the standard for a good while.
What the Commission will weigh
Our Terms of Reference, out in November 2025, call for a middle ground between what the fiscal situation allows and what the workforce wants. That’s why we need to have these regional conversations before we put a formula in place.
As per the Terms of Reference, the panel will consider the following while framing its report:
– 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
What comes next and the report window
The government has given us 18 months to file our report, though we can put in an interim one if we fall behind.
So for those keeping an eye on the fitment numbers, don’t expect a resolution after the Lucknow meetings. What it does show is that we are on a schedule and mean business.
For now, it’s up to the stakeholders in UP to make their case. The rest of the country will have its day as we go about our rounds, and in the end, we’ll have the record we need to put together the new compensation plan.
