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Central staff may get second DA hike this year

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  1. Central government employees and pensioners expect a second DA hike this year, possibly as a Diwali gift.

  2. The latest DA hike, announced in April by the Finance Ministry, raised DA from 58% to 60% of basic salary, effective from January 1.

  3. The Indian Banks' Association announced revised DA and DR for bank employees for May-July 2026, hiking basic salaries between ₹48,000 to ₹1,17,000 and DA from ₹435 to ₹1,050.

  4. Indian Railways announced a 2% DA and DR for its personnel.

  5. Based on AICPI-IW data trends (March: 149.1, April: 149.9, May: 150.8), a 3-4% DA hike is expected, pending June 2026 data and government approval.

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