PoliticsPhoto: News18 BusinessCentral Government Announces 3% DA Hike From July 2026
The central government approved a 3% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for employees, raising it from 60% to 63% of basic pay effective July 1, 2026. This benefits around 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners. DA arrears for July to October 2026 will be paid, with monthly increases based on basic pay, e.g., Rs 540 extra per month for Rs 18,000 salary, totaling Rs 2,160 for four months.
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