Dearness Allowance Hike: There is good news for central employees. This time a good increase is expected in Dearness Allowance (DA). Let us tell you that this increase will increase the salary of 1.2 crore central employees… To know the complete information related to this update released by the government, read this news completely-
7th pay commission latest There is good news for central employees. This time a good increase in dearness allowance (DA) is expected. From January to June 2025, DA was increased by two percent, making it 55%. Now the announcement of DA for July to December 2025 is likely to be made by September or October. This increase will increase the salary of central employees. (Employees Update)
Last increase under the Seventh Pay Commission-
This will be the last increase in dearness allowance under the Seventh Pay Commission. We are saying this because the recommendations of the Eighth Pay Commission will be implemented from January 1, 2026. However, the committee for the Eighth Pay Commission has not been formed yet. In January this year, the government approved the formation of the Pay Commission.
How much increase is expected in the second half-
The All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI-IW) for industrial workers has increased by 0.5 points to 143.5 in April. This increase is a good news for the employees, as it is expected to increase their dearness allowance (DA). In January 2025, this index was at 143.2, which shows that it is increasing continuously.
The All India Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) has increased for the second consecutive month. After a decline in January and February 2025, this increase has been seen in this index. If the CPI-IW figures for May and June also increase, then the dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees may increase by 3 to 4 percent.
Let us tell you that the Labor Bureau under the Ministry of Labor and Employment releases the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month by collecting retail prices from 317 markets spread across 88 major industrial centers of the country.