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No fear of the Eighth Pay Commission! DA, HRA and TA safe; Relief for 1 crore employees
New Delhi, November 20, 2025: The Central Government has officially announced the Eighth Pay Commission, which is likely to have a major impact on about 1 crore central government employees and pensioners across the country. However, experts have given a clear message that Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA) will not be stopped altogether, as is being rumored on social media. On the contrary, these allowances will continue to increase regularly, which has given relief to the employees.
A three-member committee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai has now started its work, and the government has given the committee 18 months to submit its report. That is, the report of the commission is likely to come by mid-2027. Notably, these recommendations will be implemented from January 1, 2026, and the arrears will also be calculated from the same date. Due to this, the employees will get the new salary a little late, but there will be no financial loss.
Misconceptions about allowances cleared: The news spread on social media had created fear among employees. However, according to experts, the current DA, HRA and TA will continue as per the Seventh Pay Commission till the Eighth Pay Commission is fully implemented. It is said that they are unlikely to be completely discontinued. "Employees should not believe these rumours. Allowances are safe and will continue to increase," said salary expert Praveen Suresh Dabholkar.
DA increase forecast: DA will continue to increase every six months till the commission's report comes out. Currently, DA is at 55 percent, which will increase to 58 percent from July 1, 2025. The next estimated increase is as follows:
January 2026: About 61 percent
July 2026: About 64 percent
January 2027: About 67 percent
(This figure depends on the inflation index and is only an estimate.)
Big benefit for 1 crore employees: Once the Eighth Pay Commission is implemented, there will be a significant increase in basic salary and allowances will also be revised. This will benefit 66 lakh pensioners, including 47 lakh central government employees. "These changes are in the interest of employees. Allowances will continue to increase in the next one and a half-two years," said government officials.
Question and Answer Section:
Question: Will DA, HRA and TA be discontinued after the Eighth Pay Commission?
Answer: No, they will continue as per the Seventh Commission. There is no possibility of their discontinuation altogether.
Question: When will the recommendations be implemented?
Answer: From January 1, 2026, arrears will also be available from the same date.
Question: When will DA increase?
Answer: Yes, it will increase every six months. Currently 58 percent (from July 2025).
Experts have advised employees to remain calm and trust only official announcements. This change will be important for the financial stability of government employees.
New Delhi, November 20, 2025: The Central Government has officially announced the Eighth Pay Commission, which is likely to have a major impact on about 1 crore central government employees and pensioners across the country. However, experts have given a clear message that Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA) will not be stopped altogether, as is being rumored on social media. On the contrary, these allowances will continue to increase regularly, which has given relief to the employees.
A three-member committee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai has now started its work, and the government has given the committee 18 months to submit its report. That is, the report of the commission is likely to come by mid-2027. Notably, these recommendations will be implemented from January 1, 2026, and the arrears will also be calculated from the same date. Due to this, the employees will get the new salary a little late, but there will be no financial loss.
Misconceptions about allowances cleared: The news spread on social media had created fear among employees. However, according to experts, the current DA, HRA and TA will continue as per the Seventh Pay Commission till the Eighth Pay Commission is fully implemented. It is said that they are unlikely to be completely discontinued. "Employees should not believe these rumours. Allowances are safe and will continue to increase," said salary expert Praveen Suresh Dabholkar.
DA increase forecast: DA will continue to increase every six months till the commission's report comes out. Currently, DA is at 55 percent, which will increase to 58 percent from July 1, 2025. The next estimated increase is as follows:
January 2026: About 61 percent
July 2026: About 64 percent
January 2027: About 67 percent
(This figure depends on the inflation index and is only an estimate.)
Big benefit for 1 crore employees: Once the Eighth Pay Commission is implemented, there will be a significant increase in basic salary and allowances will also be revised. This will benefit 66 lakh pensioners, including 47 lakh central government employees. "These changes are in the interest of employees. Allowances will continue to increase in the next one and a half-two years," said government officials.
Question and Answer Section:
Question: Will DA, HRA and TA be discontinued after the Eighth Pay Commission?
Answer: No, they will continue as per the Seventh Commission. There is no possibility of their discontinuation altogether.
Question: When will the recommendations be implemented?
Answer: From January 1, 2026, arrears will also be available from the same date.
Question: When will DA increase?
Answer: Yes, it will increase every six months. Currently 58 percent (from July 2025).
Experts have advised employees to remain calm and trust only official announcements. This change will be important for the financial stability of government employees.
A three-member committee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai has now started its work, and the government has given the committee 18 months to submit its report. That is, the report of the commission is likely to come by mid-2027. Notably, these recommendations will be implemented from January 1, 2026, and the arrears will also be calculated from the same date. Due to this, the employees will get the new salary a little late, but there will be no financial loss.
Misconceptions about allowances cleared: The news spread on social media had created fear among employees. However, according to experts, the current DA, HRA and TA will continue as per the Seventh Pay Commission till the Eighth Pay Commission is fully implemented. It is said that they are unlikely to be completely discontinued. "Employees should not believe these rumours. Allowances are safe and will continue to increase," said salary expert Praveen Suresh Dabholkar.
DA increase forecast: DA will continue to increase every six months till the commission's report comes out. Currently, DA is at 55 percent, which will increase to 58 percent from July 1, 2025. The next estimated increase is as follows:
January 2026: About 61 percent
July 2026: About 64 percent
January 2027: About 67 percent
(This figure depends on the inflation index and is only an estimate.)
Big benefit for 1 crore employees: Once the Eighth Pay Commission is implemented, there will be a significant increase in basic salary and allowances will also be revised. This will benefit 66 lakh pensioners, including 47 lakh central government employees. "These changes are in the interest of employees. Allowances will continue to increase in the next one and a half-two years," said government officials.
Question and Answer Section:
Question: Will DA, HRA and TA be discontinued after the Eighth Pay Commission?
Answer: No, they will continue as per the Seventh Commission. There is no possibility of their discontinuation altogether.
Question: When will the recommendations be implemented?
Answer: From January 1, 2026, arrears will also be available from the same date.
Question: When will DA increase?
Answer: Yes, it will increase every six months. Currently 58 percent (from July 2025).
Experts have advised employees to remain calm and trust only official announcements. This change will be important for the financial stability of government employees.
