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அகவிலைப்படி உயர்வு : Central government employees and pensioners are still waiting for a DA hike announcement. DA remains at 58% of basic pay, with AICPI-IW data suggesting a potential 2% increase to 60% from January 2026, following the usual biannual revision pattern.
Central government employees and pensioners await a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike. Based on All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) data of 148.2 in December 2025 and 148.6 in January 2026, DA hike expected to be 2% which leads to total 60%.
The dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners is set for a 5% hike from 58% to 63%, driven by the unchanged All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) at 148.2 for December 2025.
slower Dearness Allowance (DA) increases under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) could lead to larger effective salary gains when the 8th CPC takes effect. Unlike the 6th CPC’s 125% DA peak or the 5th CPC’s 74%, the 7th CPC DA stands at 58%, projected to reach about 60% by March 2026 .
The Finance Ministry has clarified that there is no proposal to merge the existing Dearness Allowance (DA) with the basic pay for central government employees and pensioners. The DA, which currently stands at 58%, is revised twice a year based on the All India Consumer Price Index to protect employees’ salaries and pensions from inflation.
