DA/DR to be Hiked to 58% in Final Increase Before 8th Pay Commission

DA/DR to be Hiked to 58% in Final Increase Before 8th Pay Commission

Central Government employees and pensioners can likely expect a 3% hike in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), effective from July 1, 2025. This increase would raise the DA/DR rate to 58% of their basic salary and pension, respectively. Why the Expected Hike? The main reason for this anticipated increase is the rising … Read more

Central Govt Employees: Brace for a 60% DA Leap by 2026

Central Govt Employees: Brace for a 60% DA Leap by 2026

Dearness Allowance hike: Central Govt employees’ DA could jump to 60% of Basic Pay in 2026; here’s why The Central Government is expected to announce up to 3% hike in dearaness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners respectively with effect from July 1, 2025. However, the announcement of DA hike may … Read more