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DA Arrear 2025: Good news for employees and pensioners, arrears can be received till March
Samira Vishwas | November 9, 2025 4:25 PM CST

DA Arrear 2025:The Central Government has finally given the decision regarding DA (Dearness Allowance) and DA Arrear, for which lakhs and crores of people were waiting for years! It was decided in the high level meeting of the cabinet that DA (Dearness Allowance) will be directly increased to 54% from January 2025. What’s more, the government has also taken a complete U-turn on the DA Arrear which was stuck for 18 months.

Now under the new strategy, a plan has been prepared to pay DA Arrear in lump sum or in installments. This good news has brought joy to the faces of about 47 lakh central employees and 68 lakh pensioners. It is expected that the DA Arrear will reach their account by March 2025 – a great start to the new year.

Bumper increase in salary due to 54% DA (Dearness Allowance) – earning thousands every month

Increasing DA (Dearness Allowance) to 54% means a huge amount of money directly in the pockets of the employees! Suppose someone’s basic pay is ₹ 30,000, then earlier he was getting ₹ 13,800 at 46% DA (Dearness Allowance), which will now become ₹ 16,200 at 54%. That means a full ₹2,400 extra every month! Pensioners will also get the same relief. The government has taken this step to save the purchasing power of the employees who are facing the brunt of inflation. Experts are saying that this is a big sign opening the way for the 8th Pay Commission. This update of DA (Dearness Allowance) is really going to be a game-changer.

DA Arrear of 18 months will not stop now – Super plan to come in installments

After a long wait, the government has adopted Chanakya policy on DA Arrear. In the meetings of the Finance Ministry and the Personnel Department, it was decided that instead of paying the DA arrears of 18 months in one go, it would be divided into 2-3 installments. This will reduce the burden on the government and the employees will continue to get relief. There is every possibility of final approval on this in the next cabinet meeting. Employee unions have also been quick to welcome – finally DA Arrear’s dream is about to come true.

The biggest gift for pensioners and family pensioners – DA Arrear will be given on priority.

The biggest impact of this decision has come on the part of pensioners and family pensioners. DA Arrear was stuck for 18 months, now that too will come with increase in DA (Dearness Allowance). Elderly and disabled pensioners will be given first priority. This relief during the festive season is no less than a lottery! Their financial condition will become completely strong.

8th Pay Commission will create a stir with DA (Dearness Allowance) in 2025

The announcement of 8th Pay Commission in 2025 is considered certain as soon as DA (Dearness Allowance) reaches 54%. This commission can bring an increase of up to 20-25% in basic salary and fitment factor. It is clear from the hike in DA Arrear and DA (Dearness Allowance) that the government wants to keep the employees and pensioners happy before the budget. Masterstroke to lighten the burden of inflation and bring stability in government jobs.


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