New Delhi: The central government, on Wednesday, announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) ahead of Dussehra and Diwali celebrations. This will impact nearly 49.2 lakh central government employees.

Around 68.7 lakh central government pensioners will also see more money entering their bank accounts with the government announcing a 3% hike raise in Dearness Relief or DR. ADVERTISEMENT

This is the last DA/DR revision under the 7th Central Pay Commission, before the 8th Pay Commission comes into effect from January 2026. Details of the 8th Pay Commission’s committee members, terms of reference are yet to be officially notified.

DA/DRs undergo revision twice every year to keep salaries and pensions in line with inflation. DA hikes become effective from January 1 and July 1 of the conce

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