October 2025
7th Pay Commission: Central Government Announces 3% DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners
The central government has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners. With this decision, the DA has gone up from 55% to 58% of the basic pay and pension, effective July 1, 2025. The move comes ahead of the festive season, benefitting nearly 48…