Central Government Approves 4% Dearness Allowance for Kendriya Vidyalaya School Teachers from January 2023
The Cabinet has given the green light for the release of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief to Central Government workers and retirees, which will take effect on January 1st, 2023. This additional payment will increase the existing rate by 4%, bringing it up to 42% of Basic Pay/Pension, to combat inflation. The combined impact on the government’s finances is anticipated to be around Rs. 12,815.60 crore yearly.
The raise will benefit approximately 47.58 lakh Central Government workers and 69.76 lakh retirees in keeping with the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. A Dearness Allowance calculator based on the pay matrix level and basic pay is available to Central Government employees to determine the exact increase amount, with arrears for January and February 2023 to be paid out.
DA Hike for KVS Teachers
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is a cluster of government-run schools in India managed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It presently operates 1,248 schools across India and three schools in Moscow, Tehran, and Kathmandu. The chain of schools is managed by 25 Regional Offices and 05 ZIETs (Zonal Institute of Education and Training) under KVS (HQ), making it one of the largest school networks worldwide and the most extensive in India. The Kendriya Vidyalaya applies a standardized compensation system, which covers basic pay, DA, and other allowances, for both its teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as pensioners and family pensioners.
How to Calculate DA for KV Teaching Staff
It has been announced that all Kendriya Vidyalaya teaching and non-teaching staff will be receiving an extra 4% in their March 2023 salary. The increase in DA is based on the employee’s basic salary and will also include TGT, PGT, and PRT teachers. This adjustment will result in a hike of Rs. 1,692, with arrears for January and February to be paid separately. For example, a KV school teacher with a basic pay of Rs. 42,300 (pay level 6) will receive Rs. 17,766 in DA in March 2023, compared to their previous amount of Rs. 16,074.
DA Arrears Calculation in KV School
KV employees will receive a Dearness Allowance of 42% in March 2023, pending an order from the Finance Ministry. DA arrears for January and February will be calculated and paid separately. A KV employee at pay level 5 with a basic pay of Rs. 40,400, who previously received Rs. 16,968 as DA, will now receive Rs. 16,532 in March 2023, resulting in a difference of Rs. 1,692. The employee’s arrears will total Rs. 3,384.
What is the DA Increase for KV Teachers?
In March 2023, KV school teachers will experience a pay increase of Rs. 1,692 known as the DA Hike. The hike will affect both their basic pay and DA arrears.
How will the arrears on the DA be determined?
The difference between the previous DA amount and the new DA amount will be used to calculate the DA arrears. For example, if a KV employee with a basic pay of Rs. 40,400 (pay level 5) previously received Rs. 16,968 as DA, they will now receive Rs. 16,532 in March 2023, a Rs. 1,692 increase. The employee’s arrears will be Rs. 3,384.
When will the unpaid DA be made?
Separate payments for the DA arrears of January and February will be made, and the date of payment will be notified in the future.
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