DA Hike! Govt Raises Allowance to 55% for Employees

Written By: Danish

J&K government increases DA by 2% for employees and pensioners. New rate rises from 53% to 55% effective January 2025. Official orders issued."

Announcement

The increased DA applies from January 1, 2025. Arrears for Jan-May will be paid in June salary. Sixth Pay Commission gets 6% hike too."

Effective

Over 4.5 lakh employees and 2.38 lakh pensioners in J&K will benefit. Family pensioners included in this DA revision."

Coverage

7th Pay Commission employees now get 55% DA. Cabinet approved this hike on May 27. Increased allowance becomes part of June salary."

Seventh Pay

6th Pay Commission staff see DA jump from 246% to 252%. Pensioners under this scheme also get 6% increase effective January 2025."

Sixth Pay

June salaries will include new DA rates plus 5 months of arrears. Finance Department has issued four separate orders for implementation."

Payment

The DA hike brings financial relief to government staff amid rising costs. Pensioners and family beneficiaries also enjoy increased benefits."

Impact

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