Central Govt Employees' DA: 3% Hike to 63% Likely

Every six months, the Indian government checks how much prices of everyday things have gone up and gives its workers a little extra money called Dearness Allowance.

This extra money helps government employees and pensioners afford things when prices rise.

A special office called the Labour Bureau watches the prices of things that factory workers buy.

It just released the numbers for June, which was the last month needed to figure out the next increase.

Since prices went up, the allowance will probably rise from 60% to 63% of basic pay.

That means an employee earning ₹18,000 a month would get about ₹540 more each month.

More than one crore government workers and pensioners would get this extra money.

The new rate starts from 1 July 2026, and if it is approved, workers would also receive back pay for the months in between.

The government's leaders, called the Union Cabinet, still have to say yes before the increase becomes official.