Dearness Allowance

7th Pay Commission: Big decision by Cabinet likely today, 18-months DA arrears and fitment factor may be discussed

A few media reports said that a cabinet meeting regarding increase of dearness allowance of central government employees could take place on today.

Mar 16, 2022, 11:00 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Rs 2 lakh as 18-months DA arrears to be given at one go? Good news for Central govt employees likely this week

A few media reports said that a cabinet meeting regarding increase of dearness allowance of central government employees could take place on March 16.

Mar 14, 2022, 11:57 AM IST

7th pay commission: DA hike announcement before Holi? Here's how much salary will increase and arrears given

The Central government employees may get a DA hike of 3% from the current 31 percent to 34%.

Mar 10, 2022, 16:02 PM IST

7th pay commission: Cabinet meet on March 16 to decide on DA hike? Know salary increase, arrears and other details

The DA of the Central government employees is expected to increase by an additional 3% from the current 31 percent to 34%. 

Mar 09, 2022, 12:37 PM IST

7th pay commission: Modi government may announce DA hike on March 16? Read latest updates

Media reports say that the big decision on DA hike could infact come before Holi itself.

Mar 08, 2022, 16:01 PM IST

7th pay commission: 11% DA hike confirmed, payment from April for THIS state govt employees

Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the MP state government has decided to increase the dearness allowance (DA) of government employees to 31 percent which will start from April. The DA previously for the MP state government was at 20 percent.

Mar 07, 2022, 14:02 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: State govt increases dearness allowance of employees, check details

The state government has increased the dearness allowance (DA) of government employees to 31 per cent. 

Mar 06, 2022, 09:17 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees may get a DA hike ahead of Holi, check details

According to media reports, the central government may declare a 3% hike in DA. 

Mar 05, 2022, 17:46 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employee’s salary to be hiked upto Rs 90,000 by March 31? Read update on DA

More than 1 crore central employees and pensioners will be benefited from the government announcement expected by the month end.

Mar 03, 2022, 11:44 AM IST

7th pay commission: Hike in fitment factor, Rs 2 lakh as one time settlement for 18-months DA arrears?

According to reports in the media, the Modi government may announce a hike in the fitment factor of central and state employees which will in turn push the minimum wages of central employees higher.

Mar 02, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

7th pay commission: What is in store for central govt employee on 18-month DA arrears? Check latest updates

While some reports say that the government would provide one time settlement of the pending DA arrears, some other say that the hopes of the central government employees could turn into dispair.

Feb 28, 2022, 13:00 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees receiving DA hike again? Check details here

When the government raised DA in October, it benefited 48 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh retirees across India.

Feb 26, 2022, 16:35 PM IST

7th pay commission: Big blow to central government employees! Check latest update on 18-month DA arrears

As per media reports, the government does not seem to be committing for the payments of 18-months DA arrears to the central employees.

Feb 21, 2022, 14:29 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees getting a hike with arrears in March? Here’s what you need to know

Currently, the total Dearness Allowance (DA) is 31%, with the possibility of increasing to 34%. 

Feb 19, 2022, 17:01 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Good news on DA hike likely before Holi; HRA hike being mulled too?

The buzz around increase in dearness allowance by up to 3 percent gained further momentum after the announcement of All India Consumer Price Index and after the presentation of the Union Budget 2022. 

Feb 18, 2022, 13:22 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Here's the big update on fitment factor, minimum wages set to be hiked?

The central government employees unions have long been demanding for hiking  minimum pay of Rs 18,000 to Rs 26,000 and fitment factor be raised from 2.57 times to 3.68 times.

Feb 16, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: One-time settlement of Rs 2 lakh for 18-months DA arrears, central govt employees may hear good news soon

A joint meeting of the JCM with the officials of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure is to be held soon. 

Feb 14, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: From DA to HRA hike, here’s looking at 5 big updates for govt employees

Central government employees are hoping to hear more good news in relation to 7th Pay Commission. 

Feb 12, 2022, 14:56 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Double bonanza likely before Holi; HRA hike, DA increase to 34% for central government employees

The buzz around increase in dearness allowance by up to 3 percent gained further momentum after the announcement of All India Consumer Price Index and after the presentation of the Union Budget 2022. 

Feb 11, 2022, 12:49 PM IST

7th pay commission big update: 14% DA hike announced for govt employees, check pay scale and band

The rate of DA i.e. 184.1% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2007) as per DPE OMs. dated 26.11.2008, 09.02.2009 & 02.04.2009.

Feb 07, 2022, 14:06 PM IST