Central Government Dearness Allowance (DA) hiked to 50% w.e.f. January 2024

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Recently Government of India had increased the dearness allowance (DA) & Dearness Relief (DR) of Central Government employees. This increase will take effect from 01 January 2024.

Current Dearness Allowance (DA) of Central Government hiked to 50% w.e.f. January 2024

The employees / pensioners will be given 50% DA / DR from 01 January 2024 onwards. This will benefit 48+ lakh Central Govt. employees as it will increase their total salary. It is also a great news for 70 lakh pensioners as now they will get more money. Arrears will be given to employees.
If you are searching for Current Dearness Allowance of Central Govt. Jobs of India applicable in various boards, commissions, PSU, organizations etc. then here you will get this information.
State governments will increase their employees DA soon after this increase. So, this is good news for those employees also.
Earlier DA & DR was 46% which was effective from July 2023. Now the hike on DA/DR is 4% again making it 50%. The benefits of increased DA will surely increase the employees & pensioners salary by some amount.
Dearness Allowance is revised by Govt. in every six months period. Whenever it gets raised again next time, you will find
it updated on this page.
Summary:
Current DA of Central Govt employees: 50% of Basic pay Effective from January 2024
 
Previous DA rates:
  • 46% w.e.f. July 2023
  • 42% w.e.f. January 2023
  • 38% w.e.f. July 2022
  • 34% w.e.f. Jan 2022
This article is originally published by ExamFormIndia.in.