Dearness Allowance: News
09 Mar 2023
Central Pay Commission7th Pay Commission: Government employees may soon receive salary hikes
The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is reportedly planning to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and fitment factor for nearly 50 lakh government employees.
07 Mar 2023
West Bengal'Chop off my head': CM Mamata Banerjee over DA protests
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government could not give more dearness allowance (DA) to the state government employees, even if they "chop off" her head, reported ANI.
28 Sep 2022
DiwaliCabinet approves 4% DA hike for central government employees
In a significant move for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to hike the dearness allowance (DA) by 4%.
30 Mar 2022
Government of IndiaDA, DR for central government employees, pensioners hiked by 3%
In a major relief for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to hike the dearness allowance (DA) by 3%.
21 Oct 2021
Central GovernmentCabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners.
14 Jul 2021
Anurag ThakurDearness Allowance for government employees hiked from July 1
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees of the central government and pensioners.
23 Apr 2020
Ministry of FinanceCoronavirus: Installments of Dearness Allowance for government-employees put on hold
With coronavirus pandemic hurting the economy, the government said on Thursday it was holding installments of Dearness Allowance meant for Central government employees and pensioners.
14 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
09 Oct 2019
DiwaliDiwali gift for government employees, Dearness Allowance increased by 5%
Diwali has come early for lakhs of central government employees as the Centre on Wednesday announced that their Dearness Allowance will be increased by 5%.
18 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
26 Nov 2018
IndiaSalary and perks of an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hard work. The Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
13 Oct 2018
IndiaLife of an IAS officer: Roles, career path, salary, perks
Becoming a civil servant is one of the most sought-after, respected and challenging career choices in India.
06 Oct 2018
IndiaSalary and perks of an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hard work. The Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
31 Aug 2018
IndiaWhat is the salary structure of an IAS officer?
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hardwork, and the UPSC Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
29 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiCabinet approves 2% hike in DA; to benefit 1.1cr employees
The Cabinet today approved additional 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), a move that will benefit about 1.1cr Central Government employees and pensioners, an official release said.
07 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 17 lakh govt-employees on 3-day strike for salary hike
Around 17 lakh employees of the Maharashtra government began their three-day strike today to press for various demands, including implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission report.
07 Mar 2018
Central Pay CommissionDearness Allowance hiked by 2% for central government employees
The Union Cabinet today increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its 11 million employees and pensioners to 7 per cent, from 5 per cent, from January 1, 2018.
12 Jan 2018
Jammu And KashmirJammu and Kashmir's 2018-19 budget is all rainbows and smiles
It is raining good news for Jammu and Kashmir's transgender community.
12 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiCentre hikes dearness allowance benefiting 1.1 crore employees and pensioners
The Centre has increased the dearness allowance and dearness relief by 1% over the existing rate of 4% of the basic pay or pension.
20 Apr 2017
7th Pay Commission7th Pay Commission: Lavasa Committee on Allowances to submit report
The high-level Committee on Allowances headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa under the 7th Pay Commission is likely to submit its much-delayed report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley this week.
16 Mar 2017
Central Pay CommissionDearness allowance hiked by 2%
The government has announced a 2% hike in the dearness allowance, benefiting 50 lakh government employees and 58 lakh pensioners.
28 Oct 2016
Central Pay CommissionGovernment announces hike in DA for employees, pensioners
The Central Government approved a 2 percent hike in dearness allowance; the increase will benefit nearly 50.68 lakh government employees and 54.24 lakh pensioners.