8th Pay Commission News: Central Government Employees Likely To Get 3% DA Hike in July 2026

Central government employees may get a 3 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) hike in July 2026, raising it to 63 per cent based on rising inflation data. Meanwhile, the 8th Pay Commission set a strict June 15 deadline for memorandum submissions online and scheduled regional stakeholder meetings in Kolkata on July 9-10 to discuss larger salary overhauls.