3% DA Hike to 58% From July 1, 2025: New Take-Home, Arrears, and 7th CPC Details Explained

Central government has approved a 3% DA hike, raising DA/DR from 55% to 58% effective July 1, 2025, benefitting about 49 lakh employees and 68–69 lakh pensioners with arrears likely with October salary. The Union Cabinet approved a 3% Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief increase for central employees and pensioners, moving the rate to 58% of basic … Read more