DA to Jump 63% by March: 8th Pay Commission Relief for Employees

• Dearness Allowance (DA) expected to increase by 5 percentage points, from 58% to 63%, by March.
• Over one crore employees and pensioners await 8th Pay Commission, effective January 1, 2026.
• 8th Pay Commission's Terms of Reference approved; report expected in 18 months.
• New official website www.8cpc.gov.in launched for suggestions and transparency.
• Employee organizations demand commission report within 200 days and uniform central rules.