230% Dearness Allowance from Jul-2023 for those under 6th PC

No. 1/3(1)/2008-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 6th November, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/3(1)/2008-E.II(B) dated 10th April, 2023 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 221% to 230% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.07.2023.

2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 9 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(3)/2008-E.1I(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.

(Dr. Vivek Dwivedi)
Under Secretary to the Government of India