7th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees May See Salary Hike Soon As Fitment Factor, DA To Rise

The central government may raise the fitment factor and dearness allowance (DA) for its employees in March.

The current common fitment factor is 2.57%, and a rise could increase the minimum salary from Rs 18,000 to Rs 26,000.

The 6th CPC recommended the fitment ratio at 1.86, while employees are demanding a hike to 3.68.

The government may also increase dearness relief (DR) for pensioners and provide employees with 18-month DA arrears.

House rent allowance (HRA) rules have been updated for central government employees under the 7th Pay Commission, stating that they won't be entitled to HRA under certain circumstances.