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Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Govt Pensioners/Family Pensioners from July 2025: DOPPW O.M

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Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Govt Pensioners/Family Pensioners from July 2025: DOPPW O.M

Dearness Relief

No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Date :- 08 October, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Release of an additional installment of Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Govt. Pensioners/Family Pensioners revised rate with effective from 01.07.2025-reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D) dated 11.04.2025 on the subject mentioned above and to state that 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 55% to 58% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family pension) w.e.f 01st July, 2025.

Also Read: DA from July 2025: 7th CPC FINMIN Order released – O.M dt 06.10.2025

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to the following categories:-

(i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Central Govt. absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.11 dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years.

(ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates.

(iii) All India Service Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

(iv) Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

(v) Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension

(vi) The Burma Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Pensioners/families of displaced Government Pensioners from Burma/ Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11.09.2017.

3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

4. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 52 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended from time to time. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

5. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

6. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

7. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family Pensioners on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528- TA, 11/34-80-11 dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

8. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

9. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/4(i)/2025-E.II(B) dated 06.10.2025.

Hindi version will follow.

(Divya A B)
Director to the Government of India

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Procedure for migration of NPS pensioners on death/disability of Government Servants: CPAO O.M

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Procedure for migration of NPS pensioners on death/disability of Government Servants: CPAO O.M

Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Central Pension Accounting Office
Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place
New Delhi- 110066.

No. CPAO/IT &Tech/NPS to OPS/22 Vol-V/2025-26/12612/45

Dated: 07.10.2025

Office Memorandum

Sub: Procedure for migration of NPS pensioners on death/disability of Government Servants- reg.

The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of the guidelines issued by O/o CGA vide UO No. TA-3-07001/2/2021-TA-CGA/cs-5365/342 dated 17.09.2025 on the above subject. All Central Pension Processing Centres (CPPCs) of authorised banks are requested to follow the guidelines and coordinate in the migration of payment of pension of NPS- Additional Relief pensioners (NPS-AR) from CPAO to concerned CPPCs.

2. As per the said guidelines, the CPAO will call back all Provisional Pension Payment Order (PPPO) Booklets from the Pension Account Holding Branches (PAHBs) through the respective CPPCs and forward the same to the concerned PAOs, along with additional relevant documents for preparation of new PPOs.

3. CPAO will shortly be sending to the CPPCs the details of NPS-AR pensioners covered under death/disability cases for migration. In this regard, CPPCs are advised to keep necessary arrangements ready so that immediate action can be taken on receipt of such details from CPAO and PPPOs can be returned to CPAO at the earliest. CPAO will then transmit the cases to the PAOs concerned for the issue of new PPOs, which will subsequently be forwarded by CPAO to the CPPCs for disbursement of pension in accordance with the guidelines.

4. All the CPPCs of all the authorised banks are therefore directed to remain fully prepared to not only to return PPOs timely but also to play their part in smooth migration of NPS-AR pensioners without disruption of payment of pension/family pension to concerned beneficiaries in line with the aforesaid guidelines.

This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions).

Encl: As above.

Sd/-
(Ajay Chaudhary)
Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)

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DOPPW launches Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0)

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DOPPW launches Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0)

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has commenced the activities under Special Campaign 5.0. This edition of the campaign continues the tradition of prior years by focusing on reducing pending matters, embedding Swachhta principles, enhancing monitoring processes, and optimizing record-keeping systems.

This year, DoPPW has fixed a target of:

  • Disposal of 7,500 Public Grievances including appeals.
  • 2,409 Physical files and 5,300 Electronic files have been identified for review during the campaign.
  • Out of 2,409 Physical files, 35 files have already been identified for weeding out.
  • 59 Cleanliness sites across the country.
  • 20 Rules have been identified for issue for ease of living for pensioners.

Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary (Pension), along with officials, reviewed the office facilities today and urged the team to maximize efforts in meeting the campaign goals. A dedicated monitoring group will track daily advancements and report them via the SCDPM portal managed by DARPG.

As part of formal launch of the Campaign, Secretary (Pension) participated in shredding of old records which have been reviewed and identified for weeding out during the campaign.

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Extension of cut-off date for exercising Option of UPS under NPS by two months upto 30th November 2025: PFRDA Circular

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Extension of cut-off date for exercising Option of UPS under NPS by two months upto 30th November 2025: PFRDA Circular

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

One-way Switch facility from UPS to NPS

Circular

Circular No: PFRDA/2025/14/SUP-CG-SG/06

October 06, 2025

To,

The PrAOs, PAOs, DDOs of Central Government,

Existing Employees, Eligible Past Retirees and the Legally wedded Spouses of Deceased Past Retirees of Central Government covered under National Pension System (NPS)

The DTAs, DTOs, DDOs of State Government with respect to AIS officials,

The Central Recordkeeping Agencies (CR As),

National Pension System Trust

Subject: Extension of cut-off date for exercising Option of Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under NPS by two months i.e., upto 30th November 2025- reg.

Please refer to the Regulation 3 (2) (1) of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme under National Pension System) Regulations, 2025 dated 19th March, 2025, wherein, it is provided that the exercise of option in respect of an eligible employee to be covered under UPS shall be undertaken :- (i) within three months from 1st April 2025, or within such extended timelines if any, allowed by the Central Government, in respect of a person mentioned under clause (i) and clause (iii) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 3 of the above regulations.

Also Read: PFRDA extends One-time option for Central Government employees who joined services on or after 01.04.2025 and up to 31.08.2025 to opt for Unified Pension Scheme

2. The Central Government of India has extended the cut-off date for exercising the option for UPS by two months i.e., upto 30th November 2025 in respect of the following:

(i) migration to UPS from NPS by an existing Central Government employee in service as on 1st April 2025, who is covered under NPS.

(ii) claim by (a) A Central Government employee who was covered under NPS and who has superannuated or voluntarily retired or has retired under Fundamental Rules 56 (j) (which is not treated as penalty under Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965), on or before 31st March 2025; or

(b) the legally wedded spouse in case of a subscriber who has superannuated or retired and has demised prior to exercising the option of UPS.

3. This circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 and shall be effective immediately.

(Vikas Kumar Singh)
Chief General Manager

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Implementation of Revised CGHS Rates: CGHS rates for treatment at healthcare organisation

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Implementation of Revised CGHS Rates: CGHS rates for treatment at healthcare organisation

CGHS

F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI)
(Comp No. – 8365027)
भारत सरकार
स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय
केंद्रीय सरकार स्वास्थ्य योजना महानिदेशालय

कें. स. स्वा.यो. भवन, दिल्ली
दिनांक-03.10.2025

कार्यालय ज्ञापन/OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: CGHS rates applicable for treatment at healthcare organisation

In reference to subject above, and in supersession of all previous memoranda on the subject, the CGHS rates package rates are hereby notified.

  1. Implementation of Revised CGHS Rates

These rates will be effective from 13.10.2025 and shall apply to:

a) All healthcare services availed at CGHS-empanelled Healthcare Organisations (HCOs)

b) Medical Reimbursement Claims of individuals (in r/o Serving, Pensioners and other eligible categories of CGHS beneficiaries).

c) CGHS, cashless (credit) treatment shall be extended to Central Government pensioners and other specified categories of beneficiaries as per extant rules.

The revised rates as per Annexure-I are for the semiprivate ward entitlement. and are also available on the CGHS website: https://cghs.mohfw.gov.in.

In exceptional circumstances, where treatment has been availed from any nonempanelled private HCOs, reimbursement may be considered as per extant instructions, but the rate would be restricted to Non-NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospital for Healthcare Providers) rates of the concerned city.

2. Structure of Differential Rates

Revised rates have been rationalised based on accreditation status, hospital type, city classification and ward entitlement:

a) Non-NABH and Non-NABL HCOs: 15% lower than NABH/NABL accredited HCOs. (NABL – National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories)

b) Rates for super speciality hospitals shall be 15% higher than those applicable to NABH-accredited hospitals for the corresponding Super specialities within the same city category.

c) HCO located in Y (Tier II) cities and Z (Tier III) cities rates shall be 10% and 20% respectively lower than those located in X (Tier I) Cities. Y (Tier II) rates also apply to the HCO located in North-East region and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

d) The new package rates mentioned in are for semi-private ward. For general ward there will be a decrease of 5% in the rates, and for the private ward entitlement, there will be an increase of 5% on the applicable admissible claim amount.

e) Rates for consultations, radiotherapy, investigations, day care procedures, and minor procedures not requiring admission shall remain uniform, irrespective of the ward entitlement.

f) For cancer surgeries, existing CGHS rules and rates continue. However, revised rates apply to chemotherapy, investigations and radiotherapy.

3. Supporting Guidelines and Definitions

Key definitions and guidelines are provided in Annexures II–VII, including:

a) CGHS Package Rate structure and inclusions.
b) Description of Ward Categories.
c) ICU and Nursing Care Charges.
d) Equipment Charges.
e) Admissible vs. Non-Admissible Items.
f) Definition and Criteria for Super Speciality Hospitals.
g) Relevant Office Memoranda issued by the Directorate General of CGHS.

4. Renewal of MoA with Empanelled Hospitals

a. All existing Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) executed with private empanelled hospitals shall cease to be valid with effect from 13.10.2025 12 AM.

b. All Health Care Organisations (HCOs) are required to seek fresh empanelment through the revised Hospital Engagement Module.

c. The revised MoAs must be executed afresh within 90 days from the date of implementation of the revised rates.

d. However, in order to continue to avail the benefit of the revised rate, each HCO shall be required to submit an undertaking, on or before 13.10.2025, confirming its acceptance of the terms and conditions of the newly notified MoA.

e. In case, the HCO fails to submit the undertaking shall be deemed to be de-panelled.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Dr. Satheesh Y. H.)
Director (CGHS)

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DA from July 2025: 7th CPC FINMIN Order released – O.M dt 06.10.2025

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DA from July 2025: 7th CPC FINMIN Order released – O.M dt 06.10.2025

No.1/4(i)/2025-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

Kartavya Bhavan 1, Kartavya Path,
New Delhi-110001
Dated the 06th October, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees effective from 01.07.2025.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum No. 1/1(1)/2025-E.II(B) dated 2nd April, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees, shall be enhanced from 55% to 58% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July, 2025.

2. The term Basic Pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

Also Read:

5th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025
6th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Railways, respectively.

6. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under clause (5) of Article 148 of the Constitution of India.

Hindi version is attached.

(Samir Kumar Das)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list)
Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.

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6th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025

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6th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025

No. 1/4(ii)/2025-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

Kartavya Bhavan 1, Kartavya Path,
New Delhi-110001
Dated the 06th October, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/1(2)/2025-E.II(B) dated 2nd April, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees, 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 252% to 257% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 1st July, 2025.

2. The provisions contained in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(3)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

Also Read: 5th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025

3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay

Hindi version is attached.

(Samir Kumar Das)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To

All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India (as per standard distribution list)
Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc.(as per standard endorsement list)

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5th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025

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5th CPC Dearness Allowance from July 2025: FINMIN O.M dt 06.10.2025

No. 1/4(iii)/2025-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

Kartavya Bhavan 1, Kartavya Path,
New Delhi-110001
Dated the 06th October, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/1(3)/2025-E.II(B) dated 2nd April, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 466% to 474% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 1st July, 2025.

2.The provisions contained in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(13)/97-E.II(B) dated 3rd October, 1997 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3.The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.

Hindi version is attached.

(Samir Kumar Das)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To

All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India (as per standard distribution list)

Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc.(as per standard endorsement list).

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Unified Pension Scheme Cut-Off Date Extended by 2 Months: Deadline Extended to November 30, 2025

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Unified Pension Scheme Cut-Off Date Extended by 2 Months: Deadline Extended to November 30, 2025

Unified Pension Scheme

File No. 11/14/2025-PR
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Financial Services
(Pension Reforms Section)

3rd floor, Jeevan Deep Building
Parliament Street, New Delhi
Dated: 30th September, 2025

To:
Chairperson
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
E-500, Tower-E, Sth floor,
World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi-110029

Sub: Implementation of Unified Pension Scheme- Extension of date for option.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to the subject matter and to say that Unified Pension Scheme has been implemented w.e.f. 01.04.2025.

2. As per PFRDA (Operationalisation of UPS under NPS) Regulations, 2025, eligible existing employees, past retirees and legally wedded spouse of the deceased past retirees have been given time-frame of three months to exercise choice for UPS i.e. upto 30 June, 2025. However, based on various representations received from stakeholders, this deadline was subsequently extended till 30.09.2025 vide this Department’s OM dated 01.07.2025.

3. Various positive changes have been announced recently under UPS including the switch option, benefits on resignation, compulsory retirement, tax exemptions etc. Requests have been received from various stakeholders that some more time need to be given to employees to exercise the option in view of these changes. Accordingly, it has been decided to extend the cut-off date to exercise choice for UPS by two months i.e. upto 30th November, 2025 for eligible existing employees, past retirees and legally wedded spouse of the deceased past retirees.

Also Read: Unified Pension Scheme

4. PFRDA is requested to carry out necessary changes including required entablements in the CRA systems, regulations or issue of a circular to give effect to the decision of the Government in this regard.

5. This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Finance Minister.

Sd/-
(Surjith Kartikeyan)
Director
Tele: 23748772

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7th CPC Salary & DR Calculator: Your Revised Pay from July 2025 with 58% DA

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7th CPC Salary & DR Calculator: Your Revised Pay from July 2025 with 58% DA

7th CPC Salary Calculator

The Central Government has brought significant festive cheer to its employees and pensioners by approving an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) with effect from July 1, 2025.

The latest revision, based on the accepted formula under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), increases the rate of DA and DR by 3%, taking the total rate from the existing 55% to 58% of the Basic Pay/Pension. This final major revision under the 7th CPC is a much-needed inflation shield for nearly 1.2 crore employees and pensioners.

Key Updates for July 2025

ComponentPrevious Rate (w.e.f. Jan 1, 2025)Revised Rate (w.e.f. Jul 1, 2025)
Dearness Allowance (DA)55% of Basic Pay58% of Basic Pay
Dearness Relief (DR)55% of Basic Pension58% of Basic Pension
Increase–3%

Note: The payment of the revised DA/DR will be done along with the October salary/pension, including arrears for July, August, and September 2025.

Transport Allowance

As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Transport Allowance will also increase based on the latest Dearness Allowance percentage

7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance

7thCPC TA

The central government implemented the 7th Pay Commission Transport Allowance and released Office Memorandum No.21/5/2017-E.II (B) dated 7th July 2017, in addition to this OM, FinMin also released another Office Memorandum on 2nd August 2017 O.M No.21/5/2017-E.II(B) with partial modification on Transport Allowance to CG Employees for the pay of Rs.24200/- & above in Pay Level 1 & 2

Transport Allowance Ready Reckoner from July 2025

7th CPC Salary Calculator from July 2025

Check the updated 7th CPC Salary Calculator from July 2025 for Revised Pay & Allowances.

7th CPC Dearness Relief Calculator from July 2025

Check the updated 7th CPC Dearness Relief Calculator from July 2025 for Pensioners

The Road Ahead: 8th Pay Commission

This 58% DA/DR is likely the last revision under the current pay panel, as the 7th CPC’s ten-year term nears its end. Employees are now looking forward to the 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026.

Once the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are accepted, the DA, which has now crossed the 50% mark, is likely to be merged with the Basic Pay, resetting the DA rate back to zero and paving the way for a major restructuring of the salary, allowances, and pension framework.

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