DA Hiked by 3% to 63%: Know the Impact of Hike on Salaries of Level 1-10 Central Government Employees

Cabinet approves 3 per cent DA hike for central govt employees

NEW DELHI: In a major relief for Central Government employees and pensioners ahead of Deepawali, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on October 28 approved a 3 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), effective from July 1, 2026. The decision aims to compensate employees and pensioners for the impact of rising prices. With this revision, the DA for Central Government employees and DR for pensione…

Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees

Cabinet approves 3% DA/DR hike from July 1, 2026, benefiting over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners.

Cabinet approves 3 pc hike in dearness allowance for central govt employees

New Delhi, Oct 28: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance and dearness relief, benefiting over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners. Announcing the decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the decision to increase the DA and DR ahead of Diwali. The increase will be effective from July 1, 2026. The d…

Centre approves 3% hike in DA, DR for govt employees and pensioners effective July 1 - The Tribune

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners.

Centre Announces 3% DA Hike For Central Govt Employees, Pensioners

The DA for Central Government employees and DR for pensioners are set to increase from 60 per cent to 63 per cent of basic pay or pension, effective July 1, 2026.

Centre approves 3% DA and DR hike from July 1, 2026

The increase will cover 48.54 lakh serving employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners, with the revised rates effective retrospectively from July