Central government employees and pensioners may see a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) starting July, ahead of the 8th Pay Commission. Based on AICPI-IW data, DA is expected to rise from 60% to 63% due to inflation. Employee unions are demanding higher fitment factors and basic pay revisions. The 8th Pay Commission has also extended the deadline for submitting memorandums to June 15, 2026, through its official website. https://argusnews.in/business/8th-pay-commission-and-da-hike-latest-update #creator program