PoliticsGovernment Employees to Receive DA Hike from January 2026
The Centre and state governments revise Dearness Allowance (DA) twice yearly to help government employees and pensioners manage inflation. Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, DA is adjusted based on inflation data from the All-India Consumer Price Index. In April 2024, the finance ministry announced a DA hike from 58% to 60% of basic pay, effective January 1, 2026, benefiting over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.
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