<p>There’s a chance the Dearness Allowance for central government employees could rise to 60%. This increase is expected to continue until the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations are released. This has brought joy among government employees.</p><img><p>A big debate is on about the 8th Pay Commission. Will DA hit 60%? News says it will rise until the new commission is set. Labor Bureau data suggests DA could jump to 60%.</p><img><p>Though the 7th Pay Commission’s term is over, the DA hike will likely continue until the 8th Pay Commission’s rules are in place. The current DA index is at 59.93%.</p><img><p>Increasing DA in fractions isn’t possible, so it’s set to rise by 2%. The official announcement may come in March or April. This DA hike usually happens every 6 months.</p><img><p>News suggests a minimum 2% DA hike. If so, the current 58% DA will increase to 60%, effective from January 2026.</p><img><p>After this, if the 8th Pay Commission’s rules are applied, the DA might be merged with the basic salary. But, there’s no clear date yet for the announcement.</p>
