DA hike: Central government employees anticipate a 3% dearness allowance increase. This expectation arises from the latest AICPI-IW reading for June 2026. The calculation suggests a potential 63% overall dearness allowance for employees. This hike will impact salaries across various pay levels under the 7th Pay Commission. The Finance Ministry will officially announce the final dearness allowance increase.

Fitment factor in 8th Pay Commission: Employee groups recommend increasing annual increments and merging dearness allowance with basic pay. This move aims to accelerate salary…

DA hike: Central government employees anticipate a 3% dearness allowance increase. This expectation arises from the latest AICPI-IW reading for June 2026. The calculation suggests…