7th Pay Commission: When can govt employees expect DA hike? Full details

7th Pay Commission: Central government workers who have been anxiously awaiting the news of an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) may soon receive it. According to reports, a final decision with regards to the DA hike is expected to be taken during the upcoming Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Cabinet meetings are typically held on Wednesdays.

According to reports, the government will propose a 2% increase in DA, raising the allowed from 53% to 55%. Employees of the central government are given the dearness allowance every two years to help them deal with the growing cost of living. It is computed as a percentage of the workers' base pay and is included in their take-home pay. For instance, if the government announced a 2% rise, or ₹55,000, the DA would be 55% for a base pay of ₹1 lakh.