
DA Hike News 2025: Central Govt Employees to Get 2% Pay Bump – DA Rises to 55%
March 29, 2025: The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2025.
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This is the first DA hike since the 8th Pay Commission was approved in January 2025. The 8th Pay Commission recommendations will be implemented from January 1, 2026, but this hike ensures interim relief amid ongoing inflation.
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| Period | Hike | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | +4% | 50% → 54% |
| October 2024 | +3% | 54% → 57% |
| March 2025 | +2% | 53% → 55% (adjusted post-recalculation) |
DA is a cost-of-living adjustment paid to govt employees and pensioners to combat inflation, calculated using the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI).
It is revised twice a year – January and July – as per 7th Pay Commission rules (until the 8th kicks in).
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