Dearness Allowance News

The DA for Madhya Pradesh state government employees and pensioners will rise from 55 per cent to 58 percent.

The revised DA will benefit a wide range of beneficiaries, including state government employees, staff of local self-government institutions, and teaching as well as non-teaching staff of aided schools, colleges and polytechnics. 

Central government employees are likely to receive a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike ahead of Holi, with an announcement expected in March 2026. DA currently stands at 58 percent after the July–December 2025 revision. Based on inflation trends, a 2 percent increase is expected, which could take DA to 60 percent. The development comes after the 7th Pay Commission completed its tenure in December 2025, shifting focus to the upcoming 8th Pay Commission. DA revisions, which occur twice a year, directly impact salaries, pensions, and arrears, making them an important financial update for government employees and pensioners.  

The figures for December 2025 AICPI index have been released that showed that that there has been a good jump in the index. 

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 December has come.

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.  

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.  

DA has been increased from the previous 55 percent to 58 percent for the UP state government employees. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.