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Centre announces 3% DA hike for govt employees, pensioners ahead of Diwali

Centre announces 3% DA hike for govt employees, pensioners ahead of Diwali

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Centre announces 3% DA hike for govt employees, pensioners ahead of Diwali

The 3% DA hike (Dearness Allowance) is effective from July 1, 2026, the government announced on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees

The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners