New Delhi, April 18, 2026 (Daily Kiran): The Central Government has approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, taking the total allowance to 60 percent.
According to reports, the decision was cleared by the Union Cabinet on Saturday, marking a delay compared to the usual timeline, as such announcements are typically made around March.
The revised DA will be effective from January 2026. This means central government employees will receive arrears for three months—January, February, and March—along with their upcoming salaries.
This is the first time in nearly a decade that the DA announcement has been made after mid-April. Traditionally, the revision for the January–June cycle is announced before or around Holi.
The development comes amid ongoing discussions around the 8th Pay Commission, which was constituted in November 2025 to review salary structures, allowances, and pensions of central government employees. The commission is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months.
The DA hike is aimed at offsetting the impact of inflation and providing relief to employees facing rising living costs.
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