The wonderful news is coming to the central staff once more. Along with the DA hike, the administration has also discussed raising another allowance. The employees’ salaries will significantly increase if this occurs. The information indicates that in addition to the DA hike, an HRA hike may also be issued. Actually, a modification in HRA is anticipated along with the increase in DA.
38% could be DA
The DA for employees and retirees of the central government has been raised by 4%. In other words, starting this month, employees will receive higher pay. A rise in HRA may possibly be announced soon in addition to this. The HRA was already hiked in July of last year. Then, the DA was raised to 28% as well. The HRA can also be changed now that the DA is 38 percent.
How HRA is Calculated?
Let’s now examine how government employees’ HRA is determined. Let us inform you that the X category includes cities with a population of more than 50 lakh. Those who live in areas with a population of more than 5 lakhs fall under the Y group. And the Z category includes cities with a population of less than 5 lakh. The minimum HRA will be Rs 5400, Rs 3600, and Rs 1800 for each of the three groups.
How high may HRA rise?
As a result, the employee’s HRA is based on the classification of the city in which they work. The HRA of government personnel residing in or working in cities falling under category X is reportedly expected to rise by 4 to 5 percent, similar to DA.
Employees in these cities currently receive HRA at a rate of 27% of their base pay. For cities in the Y category, a 2 percent rise in HRA is also feasible. These employees currently receive 18–20% HRA. For cities in the Z category, the HRA can be raised by 1% concurrently. Currently, they receive HRA at a rate of 9–10%.
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