7th Pay Commission: Good News for Central Government Employees, HRA Hike To Be Announced Soon; Here’s How Much Raise Is Expected
Mumbai, November 24: Central government employees who have been demanding a hike in fitment factor and release of 18-month DA arrears might receive some good news soon. As per reports, Centre is likely to take a decision on the house rent allowance (HRA) hike soon. If reports are to be believed, the Centre will take a decision on HRA hike soon, however, there is no official announcement as yet.
After receiving 4 percent DA hike, Central Government employees are eagerly awaiting news about house rent allowance (HRA) hike. In July 2021, the Centre had increased the HRA of government employees. Back then, the central government had also hiked the DA hike of its employees to 28 percent. 7th Pay Commission: When Will HRA Hike Be Announced? Govt Employees Likely To Receive Double Bonanza After DA Hike.
While various reports had suggested that HRA would be hiked by Diwali, however, no decision was taken back then. The government will take a decision on house rent allowance based on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. So, the question is how will the HRA of central government employees be calculated?
To date, government employees working in ‘X’ class cities receive 27 percent HRA on basic salary while ‘Y’ class cities employees receive 18 percent HRA. On the other hand, the HRA of government employees working in ‘Z’ class cities is 9 percent on the basic salary. As per the 7th pay recommendations, the minimum HRA for employees of all three categories is Rs 5400, Rs 3600 and Rs 1800. 7th Pay Commission: 4% DA Hike For Central Government Employees in March 2023? Check Latest News Update Here.
As per various media reports, the Centre is likely to increase the HRA of government employees of ‘X’ category cities by 4 to 5 percent while those working in ‘Y’ category cities are expected to receive a 2 percent HRA hike on the basic salary. Similarly, HRA of government employees of ‘Z’ category cities is likely to hiked by 1 percent.
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