New Delhi, Oct 6 (JKNS): The Government of India has approved a three percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees, raising the rate from 55% to 58% of basic pay, effective from July 1, 2025.
According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance as per news agency JKNS, the decision has been taken with the approval of the President. The revised allowance will apply to all Central Government employees drawing salary under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
The memorandum clarifies that “Basic Pay” refers only to the pay drawn in the prescribed level of the pay matrix and does not include any special pay or additional allowances.
The Dearness Allowance will continue to remain a separate component of remuneration and will not be treated as pay under FR 9(21). Payment amounts involving 50 paise or more will be rounded off to the next rupee, while amounts below that will be ignored.
The order further states that the revised DA rates will also be applicable to civilian employees under Defence Services Estimates. Separate notifications will be issued for Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees by the concerned ministries.
For employees under the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the memorandum has been issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as required under Article 148(5) of the Constitution. (JKNS)
