Important news has emerged for central government employees. Central government employees may soon receive their dearness allowance. The government is expected to announce this soon. An announcement regarding dearness allowance may be made at the next cabinet meeting. This meeting is likely to approve the decision on dearness allowance.

The government increases dearness allowance twice a year. Dearness allowance increases are made in January and June. Meanwhile, important information has emerged regarding the January dearness allowance increase. Dearness allowance increases are typically made during two periods: Holi and Diwali.

The 2025 dearness allowance was announced on March 28. Meanwhile, officials expect the 2026 dearness allowance to be announced by late March or early April. This dearness allowance increase will take effect on January 1, 2026. Employees and retirees will receive arrears.

How much will dearness allowance increase?

Currently, the dearness allowance is 58 percent. This is the dearness allowance as of October 2025. According to AICPI-IW data, this dearness allowance will increase by 2 to 3 percent. This means that employees' dearness allowance could reach 60 or 61 percent.

Impact on Salary (DA Hike)

If your basic salary is ₹18,000, a 2% increase in dearness allowance could bring you ₹28,800. A 3% increase could bring you ₹28,980. Those earning ₹29,200 could receive ₹47,012, including dearness allowance.

The dearness allowance was supposed to be implemented in January. However, the announcement of the dearness allowance has been delayed. Consequently, employees may receive arrears of two to three months. This dearness allowance is significant because it will be the first since the end of the Seventh Pay Commission.

PC: SaamTV