Almost 18 months later, Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears are to be given to central government employees. The decision of the government has brought a sigh of relief to the hopeful; so many workers lost out on allowances during this period. Why DA Is Important & What Led To Delay Dearness Allowance forms part of an … Read more
While Fitment Factor serves as key determining factors, it is presently considered the most vital element in fixing the revised pay scale for central government employees, functioning as a multiplier to determine basic pay following the implementation of a pay commission’s recommendations. Once again, under the 7th Pay Commission, the fitment factor stands at 2.57: … Read more
The Central Government is all set for announcing a 3% increase in DA and DR for about 1.2 crore Central Government employees and pensioners. The hike will raise the rate from 55 to 58 percent and will be considered effective from July 2025. The decision will be taken in early October just in time for … Read more
It was a major relief for government employees and pensioners when DA and DR were increased to 50% in 2025. That is to say, half of your basic pay for serving government employees or basic pension for retired government employees will be paid as DA or DR now. It is a strong support against inflation … Read more
This represents a liberalization in favor of central Government employees and pensioners, bringing in an expected DA increase on or around 13 October 2025; this will be a relief against rising inflation and may also bring arrears late payments for July, August, and September along with the October salary. What Will Change: From 55% To … Read more
When you leave your job, quite a few folks assume that Provident Fund (PF) balances stop earning interest. That’s not quite right. An EPF account continues to earn interest for a limited period after you have ceased to finish paying contributions. Knowledge of this process can help you make sure that you are not losing … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is contemplating a new set of reforms under EPFO 3.0 for better and more flexible means for Provident Fund money to be used by subscribers. Some of these reforms include ATM withdrawals and UPI-based transactions for PF balances. Many of these proposals are also expected to be decided upon … Read more
For government employees and pensioners all over India, the wait for the 8th Pay Commission is building up. After almost a decade since the onset of the 7th Pay Commission in 2016, reports suggest that the new commission may bring substantial salary hikes, revised allowances, and more benefits. Here’s what the latest updates indicate. Start … Read more
DA for central government employees and pensioners and pensioners will be raised by 3% DA, media news reports state. The announcement had been slated to land in the festival season so that those who had elderly hardships depending on the DA before its update under the 7th Pay Commission would stand financially supported. Rise In … Read more
Financing central government employees and pensioners have witnessed a sudden update in the year 2025; debates on DA arrears have gained huge momentum. However, with the inflation and cost of living witnessing an upward spike, any DA revision becomes a question of household budgeting. Let’s take an account of developments. What Are DA Arrears? Being … Read more