4% DA hike for Central Government employees
According to the media news, the Central Government is expected to announce 4% Dearness allowance and Dearness Relief to existing and retired Central Government employees!
DA Rates Freeze Table
The Government of India has decided recently to stop the additional Dearness allowance and Dearness relief to CG employees and pensioners from January 2020 to June 2021 (18 months) due to the Coronavirus pandemic crisis – Click to view the detailed order issued by Finance Ministry
From | To | Status | Additional DA | Total DA and DR |
1.1.2020 | 30.6.2020 | Freeze | 4% | 21% |
1.7.2020 | 31.12.2020 | Freeze | A | 21% + A |
1.1.2021 | 30.6.2021 | Freeze | B | 21% + A + B |
1.7.2021 | 31.12.2021 | To Be Paid | C | 21% + A + B + C |
The rate of Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees will be 21% from January 2020. Already Union Cabinet approved the hike on 13.3.2020.
Also check Expected DA 2021