Dearness Allowance: Increase in basic salary component, 3-4% hike expected

Dearness Allowance for central government employees is expected to increase by 3% to 4% in the next revision.

DA rose from 58% to 60% in January 2026, benefiting 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners.

Future DA hikes depend on All India Consumer Price Index data and government approval.

DA is a percentage of basic salary designed to offset inflation for government employees and pensioners.

The allowance is updated bi-annually, with the next revision pending AICPI trends.