Summary: Revision of Dearness Relief (DR) Rates for 5th CPC Beneficiaries

The Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, issued an Office Memorandum on May 22, 2026, regarding the revision of Dearness Relief (DR) rates. This revision applies to Central Provident Fund (CPF) beneficiaries receiving basic ex-gratia payments in the pay scale as per the 5th Central Pay Commission. The enhanced rates come into effect from July 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

1. Surviving CPF Beneficiaries

For surviving CPF beneficiaries who retired from service between November 18, 1960, and December 31, 1985, the enhanced DR rates are as follows:

• Effective 01.07.2025: 474% per month
• Effective 01.01.2026: 483% per month

2. Other Eligible CPF Beneficiaries

This category includes widows and eligible dependent children of deceased CPF beneficiaries who retired or died before January 1, 1986. It also includes Central Government employees who retired on CPF benefits before November 18, 1960. The enhanced DR rates for this group are:

• Effective 01.07.2025: 466% per month
• Effective 01.01.2026: 475% per month

Important Guidelines

• Any DR payment involving a fraction of a rupee will be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
• Pension Disbursing Authorities, including nationalized banks, bear the responsibility for calculating the exact quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

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