Cabinet Approves 3% DA Increase for Central Government Employees
Date: 28 OCT 2026
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2026. This represents an increase of 3% over the existing rates of 60% of the Basic Pay/Pension.
This decision benefits about 48.54 lakh Central Government employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners. The combined impact on the exchequer is estimated at ₹10,016.10 crore per annum.
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