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Central government employees' DA (Dearness Allowance) hasn't increased yet. However, the central government hasn't made any decisions regarding DA. But there's good news for government employees.
Ater increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 4% on March 7, this year, the government has decided to raise the gratuity limit of central govt employees by 25%, effective from January 1, 2024.
The Cabinet, in March, approved a 2% hike in DA and DR under the 7th Pay Commission, effective from January 1, 2025. Latest ...
DA hike effect. The EPFO circular further details the allowances that will see a 25 percent increase, following the DA surge to 50 percent of the basic salary of the central government employees.
It is revised twice a year -- in January and July -- as per government rules. Last DA hike was announced on September 28, 2022, which got effective from July 1, 2022.
However, as per government rules, the decimal value is ignored, making the final DA/DR effective from January 2025 at 55%. When will DA hike be announced? The Union Cabinet will approve and ...
The central government has announced a 2 per cent DA hike for employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2025. Arrears for January-March 2025 will be paid in April 2025, offering relief ahead ...
Dearness Allowance (DA) has been increased for certain central government employees taking salaries as per the 5th, 6th, and 7th pay commissions. Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 New Delhi o C ...
The Centre on Thursday hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50 per cent of basic pay from the existing rate of 46 per cent effective from January 1 this year, benefitting over 1 crore employees and ...
Latest changes in DA. The for central government employees has recently been increased by 4% to to a total of 50% from the previous rate of 46%. This increase was effective January 1, 2024.
Dearness allowance (DA) is a crucial part of the salary structure for central government employees, helping them cope with inflation. Recently increased by 3%, DA and dearness relief (DR) for ...