7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees to get 28% DA hike, what about DA arrears? Know here The Union Cabinet approved the hike in Dearness Allowance given to central government employees from 17% to 28%. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) given to these employees from 17% to 28%. With the restoration of DA, central government employees will see a big jump in their take-home salary, provident fund contribution and gratuity as well. Central government employees will now get dearness allowance at the rate of 28%, which till now was 17%.

Source: dna July 14, 2021 09:33 UTC