Being in consideration are the millions of central government employees and pensioners across the country who sacrificed heavily during the COVID-19 tough years, yet to see any fruits at all. Therefore, attention is considerably shifted towards increasing arrears of frozen DA pain for one-and-a-half years; the theme of serious discussions has always been about issues of justice and financial amends. As we look further to approach December 2025, let us hope for a little ray of hope similar to the midway mark of the helter-skelter cry for the Social Security Strikes for their relentless demands.
Background Of The DA Freeze
During the recession caused by the pandemic, the central government had frozen three Dear Allowance (DA) installments. The instalments were due for January 1, 2020, July 1, 2020, and January 1, 2021.
This created some respite in the fiscal space during the period of lockdowns and high public spending. DA was normally raised starting July 2021; however, the DA that was blocked during the void period remained unpaid.
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Official Standpoint As It Now Stands
By the end of 2025, the finance ministry quoting the COVID-19 effect seemed adamant about not willing to settle the 18-month backlog with a reputed deficit amount.
At this juncture, there had been nothing left for the Finance Minister to do but confirm what the government had been thinking: once the government imposed this freeze, it was going to last forever, and that would help foster in every possible way the nation’s regeneration.
Recent DA Developments In 2025
| Basic Pay Level | Previous DA (55%) Monthly | New DA (58%) Monthly | Increase Monthly | 3-Month Arrears Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,000 (Entry Level) | ₹9,900 | ₹10,440 | ₹540 | ₹1,620 |
| ₹40,000 (Mid Level) | ₹22,000 | ₹23,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,600 |
| ₹60,000 (Senior Level) | ₹33,000 | ₹34,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹5,400 |
| ₹9,000 (Min Pension) | ₹4,950 | ₹5,220 | ₹270 | ₹810 |
Outlook
This is an absolute statement if anyone wants to know in detail about the 8th pay collection that is supposed to commence in 2026 and if the onset of pay inflation, will there be a future post-zeroing of DA?
