There's a chance the Dearness Allowance for central government employees could rise to 60%. This increase is expected to continue until the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations are released. This has brought joy among government employees.
A big debate is on about the 8th Pay Commission. Will DA hit 60%? News says it will rise until the new commission is set. Labor Bureau data suggests DA could jump to 60%.
Though the 7th Pay Commission's term is over, the DA hike will likely continue until the 8th Pay Commission's rules are in place. The current DA index is at 59.93%.
Increasing DA in fractions isn't possible, so it's set to rise by 2%. The official announcement may come in March or April. This DA hike usually happens every 6 months.
News suggests a minimum 2% DA hike. If so, the current 58% DA will increase to 60%, effective from January 2026.
After this, if the 8th Pay Commission's rules are applied, the DA might be merged with the basic salary. But, there's no clear date yet for the announcement.
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