Srinagar, June 4 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees from the existing 53% to 55% of basic pay, effective from January 1, 2025.

According to an official order, the revised DA will apply to all government employees working in regular pay levels under the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.

"In continuation to Government Order No. 28-F of 2025 dated 27.01.2025, it is hereby ordered that the Dearness Allowance shall be enhanced from 53% to 55% of basic pay, effective January 1, 2025," the notification stated.

The order clarifies that "Basic Pay" refers to the pay drawn in the prescribed pay matrix level as per 7th Pay Commission norms, excluding any special pay or ...