The revised DA is effective from January 1, 2025. Arrears for the hike will be paid in June 2025. Monthly salaries will include the new DA rate thereafter.
This move benefits all employees under the 7th Pay Commission pay structure. It also aligns with the Centre’s recent decision to raise DA by 2% for central government staff and pensioners.
With this revision, the DA reaches 55%, marking the final DA adjustment under the 7th Pay Commission, whose term ends on December 31, 2025.
What’s driving the hike?
The All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW), a key metric for DA changes, has shown a positive trend in recent months.
In March 2025, the index rose by 0.2 points to 143.0.
In April 2025, it increased further by 0.5 points, reaching 143.5.
The Labour Bureau confirmed, “The All-India CPI-IW for April 2025 increased by 0.5 point and stood at 143.5.” This upward trend signals rising inflation, prompting the DA revision.
What next?
Employees now await the next DA update, due from July 1, 2025. It is typically announced around Diwali in October or November.
This structured DA increase ensures financial stability for thousands of government workers in J&K, offering relief amid rising costs and closing the chapter for the 7th Pay Commission.
First Published: Jun 5, 2025 4:47 PM IST
