Dearness Relief

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

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

Haryana Government Hikes Dearness Allowance By 2% To 55%

The increased DA and DR shall be paid with the pay and pension of October and arrear for the months of January to April on May month's salary.

Apr 23, 2025, 16:50 PM IST

Can Joint Account Can Be Continued For Family Pension After Death Of A Pensioner? RBI FAQ 2025 EXPLAINED

RBI has updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ( April 01, 2025) for Payment of Pension to Government Pensioners, detailing 8 points on Payment of Pension to Government Pensioners.

Apr 04, 2025, 11:02 AM IST

DA Arrears Incoming! Check Payment Date, Expected Salary Hike & More

The central government has approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for government employees and pensioners. This hike, effective from January 1, 2025, was announced during a cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi on March 28.

Apr 03, 2025, 20:27 PM IST

DA Hike Coming Soon? 4% Dearness Allowance Hike For Central Govt Employees Likely In Sept; Check Increase In Salary

Dearness Allowance is calculated using the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) data, which is released monthly by the Labour Bureau.

Aug 30, 2024, 16:13 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Update: What Does July CPI Data Indicate? When Will Revised DA Come? How Much Will Salary Increase?

The central government employees and pensioners who are eagerly anticipating their raise in salary can estimate the quantum of DA hike based on the following  calculation.

Aug 22, 2024, 14:14 PM IST

What Is Govt Doing On Payment Of 18-Month DA Arrears Withheld During Covid? Here’s Finance Ministry Latest Response On Rs 34,402 Cr Dues

18-Month DA Arrear: Two MPs had requested an explanation from the government asking why the third-largest economy in the world was not able to release the withheld arrears, asking for specifics of the representations made in this regard from 2024 to the present, as well as the measures implemented.

Aug 09, 2024, 14:01 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Suspense On Dearness Allowance hike To Be Over In Today's Cabinet Meet? DA Likely To Be Increased To 50%, Say Reports

As per reports in several media outlets, the government is scheduled to take decision on Dearness Allowance hike in its cabinet meet today.

Mar 07, 2024, 14:33 PM IST

Modi Govt's BUMPER FESTIVE BONANZA: DA Hiked To 46%; Know How Much Salary Will Increase Under 7th Pay Commission

7th Pay Commission Latest update on DA hike: The government has announced a 4 percent DA hike from the current 42 percent to 46 percent for the central government employees.

Oct 18, 2023, 13:32 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Suspense on Dearness Allowance hike To Be Over In Today's Cabinet Meet? DA Diwali Bonanza for Government Employees Likely

Dearness Allowance Hike Diwali Bonanza: If Cabinet decides on DA hike today, the increased DA will be applicable from July 1.

Oct 18, 2023, 10:59 AM IST

7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Hike: How Much Will Salary Be Increased With Upcoming DA Hike? Check Calculation

It is being highly anticipated that the Narendra Modi government might go for a 46 percent DA hike for the central government employees.

Oct 09, 2023, 10:49 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Big Announcement On DA Hike Coming Next Month? Know How Much Salary Hike Is In Offing

7th Pay Commission: The latest AICPI Index data for the month of June have given the much needed enthusiasm to lakhs of central government employees who have been waiting for the announcement of the Dearness Allowance (DA). 

Aug 21, 2023, 13:51 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Salary Hike Calculator: DA To Be Hiked To 46%? Check How Much Salary Will Increase

The Dearness Allowance of central government employees is revised twice a year. The first is given from January to June, while the second comes from July to December.

Aug 04, 2023, 16:19 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: DA Hike CONFIRMED At 46%? Here Is All About The AICPI Index That Will Increase The DA

7th Pay Commission DA Hike Update: The final data for determining the calculation of Dearness Allowance and the foundation for determining the DA quantum will be the AICPI Index number for the month of June has come.

Aug 01, 2023, 15:42 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: DA Hike Update Coming On July 31, Will DA Of Central Government Employees Reach 46%? Here Is What We Know So Far

7th Pay Commission DA Hike Latest update: The recognised formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, shall be followed in order to raise DA.

Jul 20, 2023, 08:45 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: 4% DA Hike CONFIRMED In July? Dearness Allowance To Reach Upto 46%? Check How Much Salary Will Increase

The increase in DA will be in accordance with the accepted formular which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Jul 13, 2023, 10:28 AM IST

UP Govt Hikes DA By 4% For State Employees & Pensioners: Report

The increase DA amount from January 1 to April 30 will be added in general provident fund (GPF). Hereafter, the increase amount of May will be included with the salary of June.  

May 16, 2023, 15:28 PM IST

Tripura announces 12% hike in DA for THESE employees, 50% remuneration for casual workers

The state government also declared over a 50 percent hike in remuneration of casual-and-part-time-workers, which are over 8,600 in number, reports ANI.

Dec 27, 2022, 16:39 PM IST