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DA hiked by 2%: Central govt clears allowance increase to 60%, arrears from Jan 2026

DA hiked by 2% to 60% for central govt employees, effective Jan 2026. Arrears to be paid. Check impact on…

Updated: April 18, 2026 17:18 IST

No DA hike yet in April: Central govt employees protest, demand pending DA/DR and arrears

No DA hike yet in April: Central government employees protest, demand pending DA/DR and arrears

Central government employees are protesting over the delay in the January–June 2026 DA/DR revision. With no update even after mid-April,…

April 16, 2026 10:22 IST

DA hike delay 2026: Why central govt employees are anxious as March deadline slips, arrears pending

DA hike delay 2026: ‘Apprehensions’ among central govt employees as deadline slips, 3-month arrears pending

The delay in DA/DR hike announcement for January 2026 has triggered concern among central government employees and pensioners. Employee unions…

April 13, 2026 12:53 IST

Supreme Court ruling on DA and DR parity for employees and pensioners.

DA-DR discrimination between employees and pensioners: Supreme Court’s big ruling — here’s what it means for retirees

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court held that pensioners cannot be given lower dearness relief than employees’ dearness allowance,…

April 11, 2026 10:21 IST

Is DA hike for Jan–June 2026 frozen? Key allowance stays at 58% as Union Cabinet steers clear of decision

DA stays at 58% for central govt employees as Union Cabinet skips decision — Is Jan–June DA hike frozen?

Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees remains stuck at 58% as the Union Cabinet skips a decision for the…

April 9, 2026 19:27 IST

DA hike delay hits decade high: Why govt hasn’t announced yet

DA hike to 60% delayed: What is delaying salary revision for govt employees in 2026? What experts say

The January 2026 DA hike for central government employees has missed its usual March-end timeline for the first time in…

April 8, 2026 06:33 IST

DA hike on hold: Pay structure overhaul before 8th Pay Commission? Here's what employees may gain

DA hike pushed to April 2026: What’s behind the unusual delay this year?

The delay in the January 2026 DA hike has sparked speculation of a larger pay structure change ahead of the…

March 30, 2026 21:57 IST

DA stays at 58%: No decision on dearness allowance hike in Cabinet meeting - Details here

DA stays at 58%: No decision on dearness allowance hike in Cabinet meeting today

The government has not announced any Dearness Allowance hike in today’s Cabinet meeting, keeping DA unchanged at 58% for now,…

March 25, 2026 18:46 IST

DA hike March 2026: Cabinet likely to clear 2% increase, check latest update

DA hike update: Govt may announce January-June 2026 revision today, check expected increase

The Union Cabinet is likely to take a key decision on Dearness Allowance (DA) today, a move that could impact…

March 25, 2026 12:53 IST

Will govt revise DA formula? Big salary, pension impact explained for central employees

DA calculation rule to change? How new formula can impact govt salary, pension payouts

Central government employees’ unions have demanded a change in the Dearness Allowance (DA) calculation formula, arguing that the current method…

March 19, 2026 13:18 IST

DA Hike Update: Merger with basic pay on the cards as govt delays the announcement?

DA hike update: Merger with basic pay on the cards as central govt delays the announcement?

Based on the latest inflation data, DA may rise by about 2%, from 58% to around 60%. At the same…

March 10, 2026 21:39 IST

Central govt employees to get lowest Jan–June DA hike in 26 years next month?

Lowest Jan–June DA hike in 26 years coming: Why central govt employees may see the weakest revision

The Central government is expected to announce the DA hike for January–June 2026 in early March before Holi. If the…

February 14, 2026 17:08 IST

Central govt employees to get minimum DA of Rs 10,800 from next month; 2 months arrears on the way

Central government employees and pensioners may get a 2% Dearness Allowance hike before Holi, taking the minimum DA to ₹10,800…

February 9, 2026 19:11 IST

DA hike: West Bengal gives 4% raise in dearness allowance for state govt employees in Budget 2026

West Bengal Budget 2026 brings 4% DA hike — why state govt employees are still far behind Central rates

West Bengal has announced a 4% DA hike in Budget 2026, raising DA to 22%. However, a gap of over…

February 5, 2026 16:26 IST

8th Pay Commission: Minimum fitment factor 1.60 confirmed? What it means for salary, pension of govt employees

Fitment factor 1.60 under 8th Pay Commission: How much could Level-1 basic pay rise for govt employees

With DA set to rise to 60% from January 2026, the minimum fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission is…

Updated: February 4, 2026 09:21 IST

8th Pay Commission DA hike: January–June 2026 DA revision timeline, calculation method and expected increase

January DA revision: When will it be announced and how much hike is expected

The first DA hike of 2026 is expected before Holi, based on AICPI-IW data from January to December 2025. With…

January 2, 2026 14:18 IST

Not just pay commission talk: Five real changes for Central government employees in 2025

5 major changes for central govt employees in 2025 as 8th Pay Commission remains distant

While the 8th Pay Commission dominated discussions, Central government employees received several important benefits and policy changes in 2025. From…

December 24, 2025 19:37 IST

January 2026 DA hike: Lowest increase in dearness allowance for central govt employees likely in 7 years

Central govt employees may get lowest DA hike in 7 years in January 2026

When the 8th Pay Commission is finally implemented, the DA at that time is usually merged into basic pay, and…

Updated: December 10, 2025 08:00 IST

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