Question
The Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness
Allowance and Dearness Relief for central government employees and pensioners. What is the new DA/DR percentage effective from January 1, 2026?Solution
DA and DR have been raised from 58% to 60% of Basic Pay/Pension applicable from 1 January 2026, following the previous revision from 55% to 58% in July 2025. The revision follows the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) and aligns with the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).
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