How much will dearness allowance increase?
Actually, the increase in DA depends on the data of AICPI. The AICPI index had jumped in March and April 2022, due to which there is no doubt about the 5% increase in Dearness (7th Pay Commission) Allowance (DA). That is, then the DA (of the employees will increase from 34 percent to 39 percent. But now according to the new figures, there are chances of a 6% increase in the DA of the employees.
7th Pay Commission – What does AICPI Index say
Actually, for the months of January and February this year, there was a decline in the AICPI index, but after that the figures of AICPI are increasing. 125.1 in January, 125 in February and increased (7th Pay Commission) one point to 126 in March. Now the figures for April have also come out. According to the data for April, the AICPI index has come down to 127.7. There has been an increase of 1.35 percent in this, now the figure for May is coming. If this figure increases in May also, then there may be a 6% increase in DA.
How much will the salary increase?
If the government increases DA by 6%, then the DA of central employees will increase from 34% to 40%. Let us see how much there will be an increase in the maximum and minimum basic salary.
7th Pay Commission – Calculation on maximum basic salary
1. Basic salary of the employee Rs 56,900
2. New dearness allowance (40%) Rs 22,760/month
3. Dearness allowance so far (34%) Rs 19,346/month
4. How much dearness allowance increased by 22,760-19,346 = Rs 3,414/month
5. Increase in annual salary 3,414 X12 = Rs 40,968
7th Pay Commission – Calculation on minimum basic salary
1. Basic salary of employee Rs 18,000
2. New dearness allowance (40%) Rs 7,200/month
3. Dearness allowance so far (34%) Rs 6120/month
4. How much dearness allowance increased 7200-6120 = Rs 1080/month
5. Increase in annual salary 1080 X12 = Rs 12,960
