The central government has hiked the dearness allowance of employees by 3 percent, under the 7th pay commission. To recall, the DA was earlier 28 percent, and now, after a 3 percent hike, it has been increased to 31 percent. The monthly salary of the employees will be increased as per their pay grade after the DA was raised. According to the reports, the hike in the dearness allowance and dearness relief will benefit over 47.14 lakh central government employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners.
As the DA and DR for central government employees have been increased by 3 percent, to 31 percent, they will be able to take home an increased annual salary package. Reports also suggest that the increased salary as per the DA hike will be included in the salary before Diwali.
The salary of a Level 1 central government employee bracket between Rs 18000 to Rs 56900, as per the 7th Pay Commission. For an employee with a salary of Rs 18000, the annual salary increase will be Rs 30,240. Here’s how
Basic salary of the employee- Rs 18,000
New dearness allowance (31%) – Rs 5580/month
Dearness allowance so far (17%) – Rs 3060/month
Source - Indian News
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