Big News for Govt Employees: DA Hike Expected Before Holi, 8th Pay Commission Updates

• Central government employees and pensioners may receive a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike announcement before Holi.
• DA is revised twice a year: January-June (announced in March) and July-December (announced around Dussehra/Diwali).
• The last DA hike was 3%, bringing the total to 58%; employees anticipate another significant increase due to inflation.
• The 8th Pay Commission has begun its work, gathering suggestions, but recommendations may take two years to implement.
• Beware of fake 'salary calculator' links circulating online; these are scams to steal personal information.