DA Hike Latest Updates: As per the norms set under the 7th Pay Commission, the dearness allowance is revised twice a year.
The 7th Pay Commission, headed by former chief secretary K Sudhakar Rao, has recommended a 27.5 percent hike on basic salary of government employees.
7th Pay Commission DA Hike: The last revision was done on March 24, 2023, and was effective from January 1, 2023. DA is provided to employees and pensioners to compensate them for rising prices.