7th Pay Commission: DA Hike Expected 3-4% Effective July 1st

7th Pay Commission: Under the 7th Pay Commission of the Central Government, employees receive an increase in dearness allowance twice a year. This time, too, government employees and pensioners are awaiting the increase in dearness allowance and dearness relief, scheduled for July. According to media reports, this year, employees and pensioners are expected to receive a 3 to 4 per cent increase in DA and DR, effective from July 1. This increase can be announced in September or October, as it is often announced in these months, following the increased DA and DR from July.