Last DA hike of 3% or 4% under 7th CPC in July 2025? Central government employees can get this much increase i
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by The Economic Times
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar explained how the 2.88 linking factor is derived to convert CPI-IW values from the 2016 base year to the 2001 base used in the DA formula.
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The article estimates the final dearness allowance increase under the 7th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners, using the CPI-IW based formula. It explains how DA works, when the hike is usually paid, and what the 8th Pay Commission may mean for salaries.
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Last DA hike of 3% or 4% under 7th CPC in July 2025? Central government employees can get this much increase i