DA-DR Will Not Be Merged Into Basic Pay: Finance Ministry Clarifies, 8th Pay Commission Likely From January 2026
Let’s get straight to the point. After weeks of rumours and confusion, the Finance Ministry has finally put things in black and white: there is no proposal to merge DA (Dearness Allowance) and DR (Dearness Relief) with basic pay. For lakhs of central employees and pensioners who were hoping for a major change, this clarification … Read more