From Financialexpress · Mithilesh Jha · · 1m 20s
DA hike delayed again? 1.2 crore employees wait longer
Central government employees face longer wait for 3% DA hike after Cabinet delay.
In brief
Central government employees face longer wait for 3% DA hike after Cabinet delay. Central government employees and pensioners may wait longer for a 3% Dearness Allowance increase, taking DA from 60% to 63% of basic pay. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
DA hike delayed
Central government employees and pensioners may have to wait longer for the expected 3% DA hike after the Union Cabinet meeting ends without a decision.
1.2 crore employees affected
About 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners have been waiting for the July 2026 DA and Dearness Relief revision.
Expected DA increase
The increase is expected to be 3 percentage points, taking DA from 60% to 63% of basic pay.
No confirmed date
There is no confirmed date for the next Cabinet decision on the July 2026 DA revision.
DA revision timeline
DA is generally revised twice a year, with changes taking effect from January 1 and July 1.
Impact on employees
For an employee drawing basic pay of Rs 18,000, the monthly DA component would increase from Rs 10,800 to Rs 11,340.
Next steps
The 8th Central Pay Commission will consult stakeholders including employee representatives on October 22 and 23.
What to remember
Central government employees and pensioners may wait longer for a 3% Dearness Allowance increase, taking DA from 60% to 63% of basic pay.
