DA Hike: With the beginning of July, the discussion has intensified regarding the increase in dearness allowance (DA) of central employees. According to the information, the second half of the year 2025 may bring some relief and good news on inflation for central employees and pensioners. According to sources, there may be a 4 percent increase in dearness allowance (DA Hike 2025) from July 2025. Let's know about this.

What do the AICPI index figures say?

The DA of employees is decided on the basis of AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index) data. Through the AICPI index, it is known what is the level of inflation in the market is at present. According to sources, this index has seen a steady increase in recent months.

Earlier, this index was at 143 in March 2025, 143.5 in April 2025, and 144 in May 2025. According to the data, there has been an increase of 0.5 points in May. However, the June AICPI data has not yet been revealed. If a similar increase happens in June 2025, then it can increase the DA of the employees by 4 percent.

How much can the DA of employees increase?

After the increase of 2 percent in March, the central government employees are currently getting 55 percent DA. If there is an increase of 4 percent in this, then the new DA of the employees will become 59 percent. Let us tell you that this increase in DA can give a big benefit to the employees and pensioners in salary and pension before Diwali. Crores of employees and pensioners are likely to benefit from the increase in DA (DA Hike 2025).

When can the DA for July be announced?

Although no official announcement has been made by the government at the moment, according to sources, it is believed that the DA for July can be announced around Diwali in September or October 2025. But like last time, this increase can be implemented from July 1, 2025. This DA increase is likely to be paid with the salary of October or November.

Relief will be available before festivals-

Let us tell you that if there is a 4 percent increase in the DA of the employees (Govt employee DA Hike), then it will bring great relief to the employees and pensioners before these big festivals, Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali. With this, along with increasing the income of the employees, the spending capacity in the market will also increase.

An update also came on 8th Pay Commission-

Along with this, a big update has also come regarding the Eighth Pay Commission. The government has approved the 8th Pay Commission. However, its committee has not been formed yet. It is expected that the committee will be formed by the end of August 2025. If everything goes according to plan, the new pay commission (8th Pay Commission) can be implemented by mid-2027.

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