J&K Govt Hikes Dearness Allowance to 55% for Employees – Effective from January 2025

J&K Govt Hikes Dearness Allowance to 55% for Employees – Effective from January 2025

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a DA hike from 53% to 55% for employees under the 7th Pay Commission, effective January 1, 2025. Learn about the revised rates, payment schedule, and arrears.

Dearness Allowance Revised for J&K Government Employees – New Rate from Jan 2025

The Finance Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees. As per Government Order No. 155-F of 2025, DA has been increased from 53% to 55% of Basic Pay, with effect from January 1, 2025.

Key Highlights:

Previous DA Rate: 53% of Basic Pay

Revised DA Rate: 55% of Basic Pay

Effective Date: 01 January 2025

Payment of Arrears: Arrears from January to May 2025 will be paid in June 2025

Inclusion in Salary: New rate will be reflected in monthly salaries starting June 2025

What is Basic Pay?

According to the 7th Pay Commission structure, Basic Pay refers to the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the Pay Matrix. It excludes any additional components like special pay or allowances.

Payment Details:

Arrears for the DA increase (Jan–May 2025) will be credited in cash during June 2025.

From June 2025 onward, the increased DA will be added to the monthly salary.

As per standard practice, any fractions of 50 paise and above will be rounded up to the next rupee, while anything below 50 paise will be ignored.

Official Reference:

This decision was made under the Council of Ministers Decision No. 055/11/2025 dated 27 May 2025, continuing from Government Order No. 28-F of 2025.

What It Means for Employees

This DA hike will directly benefit thousands of government employees across Jammu and Kashmir, helping them better manage rising inflation and living costs. The increase also aligns with standard DA revisions under the 7th Pay Commission.

Conclusion

If you're a government employee in J&K, this revised DA rate is a welcome financial update. Make sure to check your June salary slip for the updated amount and arrears for the last five months.

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