7th Pay Commission Update: Central employees and pensioners are going to be very happy. The central government is going to increase the DA of the employees. This increase is believed to be possible before Diwali. This time, dearness allowance,e i.e., DA, can be increased by up to a percentage. This increase is expected by 13 October 2025, due to which the salary will jump like a leopard.
Along with the salary of October, arrears of July, August and September can also be received. The amount received as arrears is going to prove to be a big booster dose in the era of inflation. How much percentage will the DA be after the increase, and how much will the salary increase? Take a look at the calculation below.
How much will the DA be?
The central government can increase the DA by up to 3 per cent. After this, the DA will increase to 58 per cent. Currently, central employees are getting the benefit of 55 per cent DA. This can lead to a strong increase in the salary of the employees, which is going to prove to be good news. Earlier, DA was increased by 2%, the rates of which came into effect from January 1, 2025. No,w if DA increases, its rates will be considered effective from July 1.
Salary will jump
If the basic salary of a central employee is Rs 18000, then he used to get Rs 9,900 on 55 per cent DA. With 58 per cent DA, this money will go up to Rs 10,440. An increase of Rs 540 can be seen every month. If the basic pension of pensioners is Rs 20,000, then he will get about Rs 600 more.
Good news will be received on the 8th Pay Commission.
The central government can also give a surprising update on the 8th Pay Commission. The government can constitute the 8th Pay Commission before Diwali. The review work will start only after its committee is formed. Now, if it is formed, it can be implemented at the end of the year 2027 or early in the year 2028.