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DA Hike 2025: Central government employees, pensioners to get 3% hike from September — last increase under 7th Pay Commission

Last DA hike in 7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees set for salary boost ahead of Diwali – Check likely increase

The Centre hikes DA twice every year – first revision before the Holi festival for January-June cycle and the second…

September 5, 2025 16:30 IST

DA arrears of 18 months: Will govt employees, pensioners ever get them? Here's big update

DA arrears of 18 months: Will govt employees, pensioners ever get them? Here’s latest update

In March 2020, when the first wave of Covid-19 hit the country, the government deferred the decision to increase DA…

August 21, 2025 18:09 IST

7th Pay Commission: What is qualifying service period for annual increment for central employees? Govt clarifies

DA eligibility for central govt employees: Centre issues key clarification – All details here

Rule 10, as given in Annexure-I, states: Central employees will get increment only once a year — either on January…

August 5, 2025 19:27 IST

DA hike from July 2025 confirmed; central govt employees, pensioners to benefit before Diwali

Central govt employees to get bigger DA hike for July–Dec 2025; likely to be announced around Diwali

In January 2025, the government had given a DA hike of just 2%, which increased the tally from 53% to…

August 3, 2025 20:25 IST

Centre to release 18-month DA arrears of central govt employees, pensioners? Here’s what we know

In the 63rd Standing Committee meeting of the National Council (JCM), central government employees and pensioners again reminded of the…

June 11, 2025 20:36 IST

8th Pay Commission on hold? Govt employees may see performance-based salary hikes

Jammu and Kashmir govt increases employees’ DA by 2 percent: Check details

Jammu and Kashmir government increases DA for 7th pay commission employees by percent effective January 1, 2025. Arrears to be…

Updated: June 4, 2025 19:42 IST

July DA hike to be bigger than last time? Latest inflation data brings hope for central govt employees

Last DA hike under 7th Pay Commission in July to be bigger than last one — New inflation data raises hopes

This rise in AICPI-IW in the last two months, March and April, indicates that the expected Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief (DA/DR)…

Updated: June 3, 2025 16:50 IST

'Crocodile tears': Supreme Court rejects BJP minister's apology, orders SIT probe over 'crass' remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Supreme Court directs West Bengal to pay 25% DA to state govt employees

The interim order was passed by a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta, with a timeline of three…

Updated: May 16, 2025 13:37 IST

DA hike for July 2025: Central govt employees, pensioners to get a bigger raise in next revision?

In March, the CPI-IW index increased by 0.2 points to 143.0. Although it is slightly lower than January’s 143.2, it…

May 14, 2025 12:44 IST

Central govt employees' DA may drop below 2% in the next revision - know the reason

Central govt employees may get less than 2% DA hike in the next revision – know the reason

In this write-up, we will further discuss the reasons behind the possible cut in DA, its method of calculation, and…

April 21, 2025 12:58 IST

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UP govt hikes DA by 2% for state employees, effective January 2025

This move is set to benefit approximately 16 lakh state government employees.

April 9, 2025 19:07 IST

July DA Hike: Central govt employees to get the lowest raise again?

Central govt employees to get the lowest DA hike again for July-December? Here’s what inflation data suggests

July DA Hike: The AICPI-IW is a key metric for determining the DA hike of central government employees. If consumer…

April 3, 2025 16:34 IST

Central govt employees: DA arrears payout date and amount

DA arrears for central government employees: Check payment date, expected amount and more

This time the announcement of the increase in DA has been a bit late. Usually the government makes this announcement…

March 31, 2025 14:21 IST

Govt announces 2% DA hike for central govt employees! Know how much salary will increase

With this 2% increase, DA will now increase from 53% to 55%. There will be a similar increase in Dearness…

March 28, 2025 15:21 IST

DA hike delayed! When will central govt employees get the good news?

This allowance, which is directly linked to the basic pay of a government employee, is hiked twice a year. The…

March 21, 2025 12:12 IST

Experts see 'bigger' DA hike coming due to revised RBI inflation projection

DA hike likely today! Experts see ‘bigger’ hike coming due to revised RBI inflation projection

DA is given to government employees, while pensioners get it in the form of DR. This increase will provide relief…

March 19, 2025 12:11 IST

Central govt employees to get 3 DA installments frozen during pandemic?

The Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has issued a circular, intensifying protests over DA arrears, the Old Pension…

March 13, 2025 12:03 IST

Lowest DA hike in 7 years? Here’s how much central employees and pensioners may get

In the last few years, the government has often announced DA hike around Holi. But this time the only disappointment…

March 12, 2025 12:12 IST

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