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Only 2% DA hike from January 2026? Why it matters for 8th Pay Commission salary and pension revision

Central government employees are set to receive only a 2% DA hike from January 2026, taking DA to 60%. This first DA revision ...
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DA hike from 53% to 55% approved by the cabinet; will it be merged with basic pay before the upcoming 8th Pay Commission?

The central government has approved of a 2% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its existing employees. This is set to take the DA of central government employees from its current level of 53% to 55% ...
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DA merger with basic coming for central govt employees ahead of 8th Pay Commission implementation?

A question is currently being widely discussed among central government employees and pensioners: Will the government merge the existing Dearness Allowance (DA) with the Basic Pay before the ...

DA likely to rise by 2% for Central Government employees in January 2026; check expected hike in total pay

DA, DR hike for employees and pensioners: Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive a 2% Dearness ...