8th Pay Commission Update: Govt Rules Out DA‑Basic Pay Merger For Now
The formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) in November–December 2025 raised hopes among central government employees and pensioners for a possible merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay — a move long advocated as a way to mitigate inflationary pressure. However, in its first formal response, the government has firmly ruled out …
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