8th Pay Commission 2026 Update: DA Merger With Basic Pay Claims Explained and Official Status

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Headlines suggesting that Dearness Allowance (DA) has been merged with Basic Pay under the 8th Pay Commission in 2026 are creating strong expectations among government employees and pensioners. Because DA merger directly affects salary, pension, and allowances, it is important to rely only on officially confirmed decisions. In India, such changes can take effect only … Read more