7th Pay Commission: DR hiked by 4% for central govt pensioners
While DA is given to government employees, DR is given to government pensioners. Dearness relief is calculated twice a year in March and September.
While DA is given to government employees, DR is given to government pensioners. Dearness relief is calculated twice a year in March and September.
Both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief are calculated based on the retail inflation for industrial workers. While DA is given to government employees, DR is given to government pensioners.