Central government employees in India are closely watching discussions about a possible fitment factor increase in 2026, which could affect basic salary revisions in future pay structures. The fitment factor is used during pay commission revisions to calculate updated salaries by multiplying the existing basic pay by a fixed factor. Any change in the fitment … Read more
Discussions about Dearness Allowance (DA) reaching 60% for central government employees and pensioners in 2026 have gained attention as inflation trends continue to influence salary adjustments. In India, DA is revised periodically by the government to offset the impact of rising prices. However, any specific percentage increase becomes valid only after official approval and notification … Read more
Government employees across India are closely following discussions about a possible Dearness Allowance (DA) merger with basic salary in 2026. DA is a cost-of-living adjustment designed to offset inflation and is revised periodically by the government. However, merging DA into basic pay is a separate administrative decision that requires official approval and notification. This article … Read more