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

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.

Ajay Joseph | Published : May 06 2025, 08:46 AM
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Dearness Allowance Increase in 2 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Ajay Joseph
With over eight years of journalistic experience, Ajay Joseph Raj. P has been a dedicated member of the Asianet Newsable team, where he serves as the Chief Copy Editor. His expertise spans Business, Career, Stock Market, National, International, and viral/trending topics, with a knack for crafting compelling narratives that connect with diverse audiences. Before joining Asianet Newsable, Ajay honed his skills at OneIndia News and Opoyi English, gaining extensive experience in delivering impactful stories across various beats. Read More...
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