DA hike coming in July? Rising AICPI index signals another increase for govt employees

Published : May 06, 2025, 08:46 AM IST

DA Hike: The central government increases DA or dearness allowance twice a year, in January and July. Therefore, the dearness allowance will be increased in just two months.

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Dearness Allowance Increase in 2 Months
The central government increases DA or dearness allowance twice a year, in January and July. So, the dearness allowance will be increased in just two months.
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Last Increase
The dearness allowance was announced in April for the month of January. At that time, the Center had increased the dearness allowance by 2 percent.
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Current DA
Central government employees are currently getting DA at the rate of 55 percent.
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Index Downward
The AICPI index was downward in January-February. And for that reason, the DA of central government employees has increased at a lower rate.
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Current Index
The AICPI index has currently increased by 0.2 points in March. It has reached 143 points.
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Possibility of Increase
If the AICPI index increases in the next three months, the DA of central government employees will increase.
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DA Could Be
According to concerned circles, if the rate of AICPI increase remains the same, then the DA may increase by 3 percent.
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8th Pay Commission

The central government has already recommended the 8th Pay Commission. The salary of central government employees can also increase a lot in that.

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Possible Salary

If the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, the minimum salary of central government employees could be close to 51 thousand rupees.

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May Be Applicable

According to informed circles, the 8th Pay Commission may be implemented in 2026 or later.

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DA Difference with Bengal
There is a difference of about 37 percent in the DA of central government employees compared to the government employees of Bengal.
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