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Last Updated: October 2025

DA hike effective July 2025

DA Hike Effective July 2025: Central Government Employees Get a 3% Boost

The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective 1st July 2025. This revision will raise the DA from 55% to 58% of the basic pay/pension, offering much-needed relief against inflation.

🧾 Key Highlights

• Effective Date: July 1, 2025
• DA Increase: 3%
• New DA Rate: 58% of Basic Pay
• Beneficiaries: Over 48 lakh employees and 67 lakh pensioners
• Financial Impact: Around ₹10,083 crore annually to the exchequer

💰 Why the DA Hike?

The Dearness Allowance is revised twice every year — in January and July — based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) for industrial workers. Due to a steady rise in prices during early 2025, the government decided on a 3% hike to offset the inflationary burden on employees and pensioners.

📈 Impact on Salary and Pension

The 3% DA hike means employees will now receive 58% of their Basic Pay as DA. For instance:

Basic Pay (₹)	Old DA @55% (₹)	New DA @58% (₹)	Increase (₹)
30,000	16,500	17,400	900
50,000	27,500	29,000	1,500
70,000	38,500	40,600	2,100

This hike will also benefit pensioners receiving Dearness Relief (DR), ensuring parity between serving and retired employees.

🗓️ Arrears Payment

Employees are likely to receive arrears for July, August, and September 2025 along with the October 2025 salary. Pensioners can expect similar arrear payments credited to their accounts next month.

🎉 Festive Boost

Coming ahead of the Diwali season, this DA hike serves as a welcome festive bonus for many households, enhancing purchasing power and supporting consumption in the economy.

🧮 DA Hike Calculation Formula

The DA percentage is determined using the following formula based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-IW):

DA% = [(Average AICPI for last 12 months – 115.76) / 115.76] × 100

This ensures that salary adjustments are directly linked to inflation trends.

🏛️ Next DA Hike – January 2026

The next DA revision is expected in January 2026, which may coincide with early discussions on the 8th Pay Commission recommendations. Analysts predict another 3–4% hike depending on inflation figures.

📰 Conclusion

The DA hike effective July 2025 reaffirms the government’s commitment to ensuring financial stability for Central Government employees and pensioners. With the 8th Pay Commission discussions gaining momentum, this increase marks another positive step towards fair compensation and inflation adjustment.