Basic Salary Under New Wage Code Explained: 50% Wage Formula And 15% In-Kind Limit To Impact EPF & Gratuity
The Code on Wages, 2019 redefines how “basic salary” is calculated for EPF, pension and gratuity. Under the new rules, wages include basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance, which together must form at least 50 percent of total remuneration. Allowances such as HRA, bonus, travel, overtime, employer PF contributions and retirement benefits are excluded. If allowances exceed 50 percent, the excess must be added back to wages. In-kind benefits can count only up to 15 percent. The updated structure ensures fairer, more transparent salary calculations and leads to stronger retirement benefits for employees across sectors.
Nov 25, 2025, 17:44 PM IST
Diwali Gift For Uttarakhand Employees: 3% Increase In DA Announced
The 3 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) increase will benefit employees and pensioners of Uttarakhand’s state government, local bodies, and public sector undertakings. As per the Chief Minister’s Office, the revised DA will be included in the October salary, which will be credited in November, with the hike effective from July 1.
Oct 19, 2025, 13:23 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Govt Announces BIG Diwali Bonanza! 3% DA Hike For Employees; Check How Much Salary Will Increase
DA has been increased from the previous 55 percent to 58 percent for the UP state government employees.
Oct 17, 2025, 10:49 AM IST
Dearness Allowance Hiked Upto 8% For THESE Employees; New DA Stands At 257% And 466% For Them
The Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance has released Office Memorandum regarding revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission and 6th Central Pay Commission.
Oct 09, 2025, 09:11 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Even If Pay Panel And ToR Formalities Kick In, Can We Expect Salary Hike Before Mid-2027 Or Early 2028? Possibilities Explained
8th Pay Commission latest update: Though two crucial factors concerning the 8th CPC --like ToR and Chairman selection -- have not been fixed yet, are there likelihood of the 8th CPC being implemented anytime soon? We explain why there are bleak possibilities for the same. Read on.
Oct 07, 2025, 12:17 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: As DA Hike Reaches 58%, All Eyes On 8th Pay Panel Set Up, But The Issue Is...
The central government employees and pensioners are becoming increasingly concerned about the delay in the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. While the much awaited DA, DR hike has been announced by the government, all eyes are now on the updates of 8th Pay Commission.
Oct 03, 2025, 14:41 PM IST
Minimum DA Reaches Rs 10,440 For Central Govt Employees; 3 Months Arrear Clubbed
The DA and DR hike are effective from 01 July 2025 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 55% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise, said a Cabinet note.
Oct 03, 2025, 09:46 AM IST
Central Government Employees To Get Last DA Hike Under 7th Pay Commission; Announcement Likely Before...Check Quantum Of Hike
The upcoming Dearness Allowance (DA), Dearness Relief (DR) hike for central government employees for July-December period, is going to be the last DA hike under the 7th Pay Commission because the government has announced to implement 8th Pay Commission from January 2026.
Sep 19, 2025, 14:30 PM IST
7th Pay Commission 18-Months Frozen DA Arrears During Covid: Finance Ministry Responds On Payment Of Arrear Money
7th Pay Commission latest update: Central government employees waiting for the official confirmation on payment of 18 months-pending Dearness allowance (DA) arrears must know about the finance ministry's latest response regarding the matter.
Aug 13, 2025, 08:42 AM IST
Last DA Hike Under 7th CPC To Be 3% or 4%? Anticipation Builds For July-December DA Hike
Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief Hike 2025 Update: This DA, DR hike i.e for July-December period, is going to be the last DA hike under the 7th Pay Commission because the government has announced to implement 8th Pay Commission from January 2026.
Jul 29, 2025, 13:56 PM IST
Is 4% Dearness Allowance Hike In The Offing? Calculation Explained For Last DA Hike Under 7th Pay Commission
Dearness Allowance Hike 2025: This DA hike i.e for July-December period, is going to be the last DA hike under the 7th Pay Commission because from January 2026 the government has announced to implement 8th Pay Commission.
Jul 10, 2025, 09:19 AM IST
Will DA Be Increased To 58%? Last DA, DR Hike Announcement Under 7th Pay Commission For Govt Employees Expected To Be A Better One
The May 2025 AICPI-IW Figures has given fresh fuel to speculations around central government employees' Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief hike for July-December period, which will be the last Dearness Allowance hike under the 7th Pay Commission.
Jul 02, 2025, 08:43 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Will Central Govt Employees Have To Wait For 2 Years For New Pay Scale Be Implemented? Check Reports
8th Pay Commission: With no possible sight to the formation of the Pay Panel, several murmurs are doing the round in online media. The latest one being, that central government employees will have to wait for prolonged period to see hike in pay revision. Here is all we know so far.
Jun 12, 2025, 11:44 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Payment Regarding 18-Months Frozen DA Arrears During Covid Gets Renewed Hope, Why So?
8th Pay Commission: Discussion on the payment regarding 18-months frozen DA arrears during covid has got a renewed momentum. Find out the reason behind it.
Jun 11, 2025, 08:11 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Will Commuted Pension Be Restored In 12 Years Instead Of 15 Years? Central Govt Employees Gain Newer Hope, The Reason Is...
There is a renewed hope for shortening of the commutation pension period from 15 years to 12 years for central govt employees. Check why the issue has once again come to fore ahead of the 8th Pay Commission.
Jun 09, 2025, 10:26 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Will Central Govt Employees Get 18-Month Frozen DA Arrears? Demands For Its Restoration Yet Again Gathers Steam
The central government has approved the 8th Pay Commission, that will look into the crucial negotiations between central government employees and the Centre on salary, pension and allowance revisions.
Jun 05, 2025, 15:09 PM IST
Last DA Hike Announcement Under 7th Pay Commission Expected Around Upcoming Festive Season; What Can Govt Employees Expect? Will It Be Better Than Last Time?
The April AICPI-IW Figures has given the much needed fuel to speculations around central government employees' DA, DR hike for July-December period, which will be the last Dearness Allowance hike under the 7th Pay Commission.
Jun 04, 2025, 09:32 AM IST
DA Hike Update: How Much Dearness Allowance Is Likely To Increase Ahead Of 8th Pay Commission? Can April AICPI Figures Throw Hints?
Expectations are high that the union cabinet may make the big decision on Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) Hike for lakhs of govt employees and pensioners during the upcoming festive season.
Jun 03, 2025, 10:44 AM IST
No DA Hike, Pay Commission Benefits For Retired Govt Employees? Claims Vs Facts DECODED
The amendment to Rule 37 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 has led to massive speculations on retired government employees losing benefits of DA hike and pay commission benefits. Here's the actual explanation of the amendment, you need to know.
Jun 02, 2025, 12:51 PM IST
After Disappointing 2% DA Hike For Jan-June; Will Central Govt Employees Be Rewarded With Bigger DA Hike In July?
The 2 percent DA hike for Jan-June was nothing short of dismal for government employees, marking the lowest DA hike in last 7 years.
May 16, 2025, 08:15 AM IST