Another big update on Dearness Allowance is coming soon. Central government employees have been waiting for this DA hike for a long time. The last increase was by 4%, and now there is a possibility of another hike. Experts believe that the government may announce the DA increase in March, which will be effective in January. After this announcement, the monthly salary of government employees will rise. Let’s find out in detail how much the allowance may increase and when it will be implemented.

How Much Can DA Increase This Time?

Experts believe that the DA may increase by 3% to 4% this time.

  1. If the DA increases by 3%, a government employee earning Rs. 18,000/- will see their DA rise from Rs. 9,540/- to Rs. 10,080/-.
  2. If the DA increases by 4%, the DA will rise to Rs. 10,290/-.
  3. Employees with higher salaries will see a bigger increase. This update is important for both government employees and pensioners.

Who Will Benefit?

Around 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners will benefit from this DA hike. Government employees earning Rs. 18,000/- per month will receive an additional Rs. 540 to Rs. 750 per month.

Update on State Government Employees

Meanwhile, West Bengal state government employees are still receiving DA at 14% under the Sixth Pay Commission. Recently, a 4% DA hike was announced, but some employees are not satisfied. Now, it remains to be seen whether the state government will take any new steps after the central government’s announcement.

Government employees are eagerly waiting for the final DA announcement. If good news comes this month, it will bring double happiness for them.