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Central Government Employees to Receive Dearness Allowance Hike
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM
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The Union government has announced an increase in dearness allowance for its central employees, aiming to offset rising living costs.
New Delhi — The Union government has approved a hike in dearness allowance (DA) for all central government employees. The decision, taken during a recent Cabinet meeting, is intended to cushion staff against the latest surge in consumer prices. Officials said the revised DA will be reflected in the next salary cycle, improving the real income of thousands of workers across ministries and departments.
The increase comes as part of the government's periodic review of pay scales, which aligns allowances with inflation trends. While the exact percentage has not been disclosed in the brief, the move is expected to bring the DA rate in line with recent cost‑of‑living adjustments.
Union ministries will issue detailed circulars to inform employees about the implementation schedule and the revised calculation method. The announcement has been welcomed by employee unions, who have long advocated for higher allowances to match rising expenses.
The DA hike is separate from any other wage revisions and does not affect pension or contractual staff. It reflects the government's broader effort to maintain the purchasing power of its workforce amid economic pressures.
The increase comes as part of the government's periodic review of pay scales, which aligns allowances with inflation trends. While the exact percentage has not been disclosed in the brief, the move is expected to bring the DA rate in line with recent cost‑of‑living adjustments.
Union ministries will issue detailed circulars to inform employees about the implementation schedule and the revised calculation method. The announcement has been welcomed by employee unions, who have long advocated for higher allowances to match rising expenses.
The DA hike is separate from any other wage revisions and does not affect pension or contractual staff. It reflects the government's broader effort to maintain the purchasing power of its workforce amid economic pressures.