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Official Announcement: Central Government Approves DA Increase Effective 2026

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Central Government Approves

The Central Government has officially approved an increase in Dearness Allowance effective from 2026, bringing financial relief to government employees and pensioners amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. The decision aligns DA with prevailing inflation trends and reinforces income protection for salaried and retired beneficiaries. What the DA Increase Means The approved DA hike will raise monthly … Read more

Pay Update: Central Employees, Pensioners Get 4% DA Increase from January 2026

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central Employees, Pensioners Get 4%

Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive a 4 percent increase in Dearness Allowance from January 2026, bringing welcome relief amid rising inflation and living costs. The revised DA rate will be reflected in monthly salaries and pensions, with arrears applicable from the effective date as per standard government practice. Why the DA … Read more

Government Staff Alert: DA Merger Issue Gains Momentum in 2026 Pay Panel

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DA Merger Issue Gains

A long-pending issue has gained fresh momentum in 2026 as the Dearness Allowance merger proposal returns to active discussion within the pay review framework. Government employees and pensioners are closely tracking developments, as a DA merger could have a lasting impact on basic pay, future increments, and retirement benefits if recommended by the pay panel. … Read more