DA of Central staff drawing 5th CPC pre-revised pay scales hiked

The Central Government has revised the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) from July 1, 2018 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per 5th Central Pay Commission. The rate of DA admissible to above categories of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies shall be enhanced from the existing 284% to 295% w.e.f. January 1, 2019.