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4 percent
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3 percent
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1 percent
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2 percent
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Detailed explanation-1: -The central government employees DA Hike was announced in January 2023, and the rate has been increased by 4%.
Detailed explanation-2: -7th Pay Commission: DA hiked by 4% from July 1, 2022 for central govt employees; notification issued.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 203% to 212% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.07. 2022.
Detailed explanation-4: -According to the OM dated October 8, 2022, “the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 34% to 38% w.e.f 01.07. 2022.”
Detailed explanation-5: -As a result, from its current 38 percent, the DA will increase to 41 percent. The Union Cabinet had on 28 September 2022, approved the release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief 4 percent to Central Government employees and pensioners due from 01.07.