Dearness Allowance

7th Pay Commission salary update: Hike in basic pay in the offing, 18-months DA arrears of Rs 2 lakh coming at one go?

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. 

Feb 04, 2022, 15:39 PM IST

7th pay commission: Fitment factor to be hiked to 3.68, 18-months DA arrears of Rs 2 lakh to be given in one go?

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 02, 2022, 16:05 PM IST

Pay Commission salary update: Announcement of new pay scale, bumper salary increase for employees

Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur recently announced 31 percent dearness allowance (DA) for the state government employees. The announcement was made at the Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day function in Solan town.

Jan 31, 2022, 15:29 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Govt employees to get Rs 2 lakh as DA arrears? Check latest update

The Central government employees could soon make a final decision on 18 months of DA arrears. 

Jan 29, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Decision on 18-months DA arrears next week, central govt employees to get Rs 2 lakh all at once?

The Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of Central government employees and pensioners were restored to 31% from 17% from October 2021, however the arrears have not been deposited as yet. 

Jan 27, 2022, 08:59 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh govt employees get DA hike: Check latest dearness allowance rate

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced a 31 per cent dearness allowance hike. 

Jan 26, 2022, 19:53 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees to get Rs 2 lakh as 18-months DA arrears at one go?

The Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of Central government employees and pensioners were restored to 31% from 17% from October 2021, however the arrears have not been deposited as yet.

Jan 25, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Will govt employees get 18 months of DA arrears? Check latest update

The Indian government could soon discuss the issue of DA and DR arrears.

Jan 22, 2022, 13:03 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Change in base year, how will it impact Dearness Allowance?

Change in base year also implies that now the method of DA calculation will change, under which the employees may get more benefits. 

Jan 21, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Centre could soon hike HRA by 3%, but there’s a catch

Currently, the government pays HRA at 27%, 18% and 9% rates depending on the category of the city where the worker is employed. 

Jan 20, 2022, 17:21 PM IST

7th Pay commission: Bumper news for govt employees and pensioners, DA & DR hiked from 28% to 31% by This state govt

All other conditions for payment of Dearness Relief to pensioners & Family Pensioners on revised Pension & Family Pension contained in FD's instructions shall remain same, said Haryana Finance Ministry.

Jan 20, 2022, 12:26 PM IST

Dearness Allowance not to be paid to Central Govt employees till July 2022 in view of Omicron? Know the truth behind this

A viral message says that the government has decided to keep Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief payable to Central government employees and pensioners in abeyance.

Jan 05, 2022, 09:17 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central government employees’ salary may increase by THIS amount in 2022

With a 3% increase in DA, the overall DA for Central government employees will be 34 percent.

Jan 04, 2022, 16:17 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Odisha govt hikes DA and DR for employees, check arrears and other details

The Odisha government has also decided to pay 30 percent of the arrears of employees on the 7th Pay Commission.

Jan 03, 2022, 09:29 AM IST

7th Pay Commission latest update: Central govt employees to get upto Rs 2 lakh in New Year as 18-months DA arrears?

Several media reports are now stating that the Union Cabinet is contemplating to take the matter for discussion in its next meeting which could kick off early next year.

Dec 30, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

UP govt announces bumper DA hike for employees, arrears to be transferred in employees` PF account --Details here

The Uttar Pradesh government announced a 3 percent point increase in DA for state government employees from 28 percent to 31 percent.

Dec 23, 2021, 11:25 AM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees' salary to surge by more than Rs 20,000 in New Year; Details here

Aside from the DA increase, reports indicate that some Central government personnel will be promoted in the New Year. 

Dec 18, 2021, 17:31 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Good News for Central Employees! Check the new update on 18 months DA arrears

It is expected that the issue on 18-months DA arrears would be discussed with the cabinet secretary before Christmas.

Dec 15, 2021, 16:20 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees to get a DA hike soon, here’s much their salaries will increase

The remuneration of central government officials will increase by up to Rs 20,000, according to a report.

Dec 11, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Govt employees could get DA, HRA hike soon, check by how much salary will increase

Central government employees are expected to witness an increase in their house rent allowance (HRA) and dearness allowance (DA) in the coming days around New Year. 

Dec 08, 2021, 21:54 PM IST