8th Pay Commission: A substantial amount will be credited to your salary account with the DA hike! There's a strong chance of receiving some good news before Diwali.

8th Pay Commission Update: DA is increased twice a year—once in January and again in July. Experts predict a 3-4 percent DA increase for July 2025.

8th Pay Commission Update: Central government employees and pensioners have been awaiting the recommendations of the Eighth Pay Commission for a long time, but it may take some more time. However, for now, there's some good news for them.

According to media reports, a major announcement regarding the increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) may be made before Diwali. This increase will benefit over 12 million employees and pensioners, giving them additional funds to spend during Dussehra and Diwali. Currently, central government employees receive a 55 percent DA.

How much will the DA increase this time?

Experts believe that, taking inflation into account, it could increase by 3%. DA is increased twice a year—once in January and again in July. Experts are estimating a 3-4% DA increase for July 2025.

However, salaries typically increase due to the DA hike, months after the official announcement, around February-March or September-October. The salary received with the DA hike in the salary account also includes the arrears for January and July. Overall, employees receive a substantial salary during this period, which helps them adjust to rising inflation.

Will the Eighth Pay Commission be implemented before 2027?

According to recent reports, the Eighth Pay Commission may be implemented in early 2026 instead of 2027. Last month, representatives of the Government Employees National Confederation (GENC) met with Union Minister Jitendra Singh in this regard. Jitendra Singh confirmed that active discussions are underway with state governments on this matter, and an official announcement regarding the commission and its panel is expected soon.

How much will salaries increase?

It's obvious that the DA hike will also increase the monthly income of employees and pensioners. For example, if someone's basic salary is ₹50,000, they will receive approximately ₹3,000 more per month after the DA hike. The DA calculation is based on the CPI-IW (Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers) formula, which is released monthly by the Labor Bureau.