3% Hike in Dearness Allowance

March 31, 2022
Current Context: Central government has approved the hiking of DA for central government employees by 3%.
3% Hike in Dearness Allowance
  • This will make the Dearness Allowance 34%.
  • It will benefit approximately 4.8 million employees and 6.9 million, pensioners.
  • The same has been done as per the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Question: 

Q.1 Dearness Allowance has been increased for Central government employees w.e.f 1.01.2022 by how much percent?
a. 2%
b. 5%
c. 3%
d. 4%

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