Central govt employees likely to get 3-4% DA hike | 7th Pay Commission

Indian central government employees are eagerly awaiting the announcement of a dearness allowance, or DA, hike in October, just in time for Diwali. Currently, the DA stands at 50% of the basic pay, following a 4% increase in March 2024. The upcoming announcement is projected to bring an increase of 3-4%, according to various media outlets, aligning with the government's biannual review of DA.