A 3 percent DA hike has been approved by the Central Government, the DA will rise from 60 percent to 63 percent, leading to a salary increase of the employees.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees. The Dearness Relief (DR) is applicable for pensioners also.
There will be a hike from 60% to 63% of basic pay or pension, effective 1 July 2026.
The decision will benefit around 48 lakh Central Government employees and 68 lakh pensioners, with an estimated annual exchequer impact of Rs. 10,016 crore.
Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, approves a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, from 60% to 63% of basic pay/pension, effective 1 July 2026.
The decision will benefit around 48 lakh Central Government employees and 68 lakh pensioners, with an estimated annual exchequer impact of ₹10,016 crore.
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