If the dearness allowance increases from 60% to 63%, those with a basic salary of ₹18,000 could receive ₹540 more per month. Similarly, those with a basic salary of ₹35,400 would receive ₹1,062 more. Learn the calculation of salary and arrears.

Dearness Allowance News: Salary of Central Employees

Central government employees and pensioners may receive good news of a DA increase before Diwali. Currently, employees receive 60% DA of their basic salary. If the government increases this to 63%, it will significantly increase their monthly salary.

For example, employees with a basic salary of ₹18,000 could receive an additional ₹540 per month. However, the government has not yet officially announced this increase. Let's understand the details here.

If the salary increases to 63%, how much will it increase?
Dearness allowance is calculated based on the basic salary. The central government typically revises the DA twice a year. After this increase, effective January 2026, the DA rate is 60%.

Now, the next installment is awaited, which will be implemented in July 2026. Media reports are predicting a 3 percent increase. If this happens, the DA will increase from 60% to 63%.

How much will your monthly salary increase?
If an employee's basic salary is ₹18,000, then at the current 60% DA rate, they receive ₹10,800 in dearness allowance each month. If the DA rate is 63%, this amount will increase to ₹11,340. This means they will receive ₹540 more each month. Let's understand this from the perspective of other basic salaries:

Will they receive arrears if implemented from July?
Central government employees are awaiting arrears. If the government implements the DA hike from July 1, 2026, employees may also receive the arrears from July. For example, an employee with a basic salary of ₹18,000 will receive an additional ₹540 per month based on a 3% increase. Now, if arrears accrue for three months, they will receive ₹1,620.