Another good news for central government employees. Central government employees and pensioners are in for some exciting news just in time for Holi (Holi 2025). This year, Holi falls on March 14, 2025, and there’s a chance the government might announce a significant DA hike before the festival.
Under the 7th Pay Commission, the DA is adjusted twice a year—once on January 1 and again on July 1. The first adjustment for 2025 will kick in on January 1, and we might hear the official announcement in March. However, there hasn’t been any official word on the DA increase yet.
So, how much could salaries go up with this DA hike?
Employee groups are suggesting that the dearness allowance could rise by 3 to 4 percent this time around. This could mean an increase in salaries ranging from Rs 540 to Rs 720 per month. Here’s a quick example:
If a government employee has a basic salary of Rs 18,000, they currently receive Rs 9,000 with a 50 percent DA. If the DA goes up by 3 percent, the new allowance would be Rs 9,540, adding Rs 540 to their pay. If it increases by 4 percent, the new allowance would be Rs 9,720, giving them an extra Rs 720.
Pensioners will also see some benefits from this change
While government employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), pensioners get Dearness Relief (DR). This increase will benefit over 1 crore government employees and pensioners alike.