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8th Pay Commission: Finance Ministry's BIG Clarification On Merging Existing DA, DR With Basic Pay For Central Government Employees

The 8th Central Pay Commission, a a temporary body, will comprise of one Chairperson --Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai; One Member (Part Time) Prof. Pulak Ghosh and one Member-Secretary --Pankaj Jain.

 

Dec 02, 2025, 08:29 AM IST

8th Pay Commission Update: Merge 50% DA And DR With Basic Pay, Pension; Grant 20% Of Pay As An Interim Relief From 1 Jan 2026, Demands Employee Body

The Finance Ministry has notified the Resolution on Constitution of the ToR of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body. The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson --Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai; One Member (Part Time) Prof. Pulak Ghosh and one Member-Secretary --Pankaj Jain.

 

Nov 25, 2025, 10:55 AM IST

8th Pay Commission: 69 Lakh Pensioners Kept Out Of Purview Of 8th CPC; ToR Flagged By Employee Federation

Fresh on the heels of approval of the Terms of Reference (ToR) of 8th Central Pay Commission by Union Cabinet, the Finance Ministry on 03 November 2025 notified Resolution on Constitution of the ToR. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body. The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson --Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai; One Member (Part Time) Prof. Pulak Ghosh and one Member-Secretary --Pankaj Jain.  

Nov 10, 2025, 13:41 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

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

Central Government Employees To Get October Salary With Increased DA: Check List Of 5 States That Have Hiked Dearness Allowance

Dearness Allowance (DA) hikes are based on the average All India Consumer Price Index (CPI-IW) for industrial workers, which reflects changes in the cost of living. Typically, these revisions happen twice a year, on January 1 and July 1.

Oct 24, 2024, 08:30 AM IST

Dearness Allowance Hiked By 3% To 53%: How Much Money You Will Get Along With Arrears In October Salary? Check Calculation Here

DR increased by 53%: How much salary and pension money will increase for central government employees.

Oct 17, 2024, 16:23 PM IST

Cabinet Likely To Announce 3% DA Hike Today? Employees To Get October Salary With 3-Months Arrear? Check How Much Salary Will Increase

DA Hike Update: As per reports the Union Cabinet may approve 3 percent DA hike today while the payout of 3 month's arrears and revised DA will come in October month's salary.

Oct 16, 2024, 12:10 PM IST

DA Hike Update: Modi Govt To Announce 3% DA Hike Ahead Of Diwali? Money To Come In October Salary With 3 Months-Arrears?

DA Hike Update: As per reports the Modi government may announce DA hike before Diwali while the payout of 3 month's arrears and revised DA will come in October month's salary.

Oct 15, 2024, 16:10 PM IST

7th Pay Commission DA Hike Latest Update: Check Salary Calculation Based On Pay Grade, How Much Money Will Increase?

7th Pay Commission: How much money will increase after DA hike? Understanding the calculation of basic salary as per the pay grade of government employees.

Aug 06, 2024, 09:10 AM IST

7th Pay Commission DA Hike Update: Will DA Drop To Zero From July 1 Or Will There Be A Change? Here's All You Want To Know

There has been a lot of confusion around automatic merger of DA and DR once it reaches the 50 percent cap. What is next for government employees? We decode.

Aug 03, 2024, 07:02 AM IST

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May 24, 2024, 06:00 AM IST

Pension related grievances: Government resolves 3,150 pending cases

The DoPPW is the nodal department for formulation of policies relating to pension and other retirement benefits of central government pensioners/ family pensioners.

Oct 31, 2022, 09:53 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Decision on 18-months DA arrears next week, central govt employees to get Rs 2 lakh all at once?

The Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of Central government employees and pensioners were restored to 31% from 17% from October 2021, however the arrears have not been deposited as yet. 

Jan 27, 2022, 08:59 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees to get Rs 2 lakh as 18-months DA arrears at one go?

The Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of Central government employees and pensioners were restored to 31% from 17% from October 2021, however the arrears have not been deposited as yet.

Jan 25, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest update: Central govt employees to get upto Rs 2 lakh in New Year as 18-months DA arrears?

Several media reports are now stating that the Union Cabinet is contemplating to take the matter for discussion in its next meeting which could kick off early next year.

Dec 30, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Good News for Central Employees! Check the new update on 18 months DA arrears

It is expected that the issue on 18-months DA arrears would be discussed with the cabinet secretary before Christmas.

Dec 15, 2021, 16:20 PM IST