DA hiked to 58%: What it means for government employees' salary and pension
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by India Today
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Abhishek Kumar explained what the hike means in rupees, for example an extra ₹675 a month for an employee on ₹22,500 basic pay and ₹360 a month for a pensioner on ₹12,000 basic pension.
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The article reports the Union Cabinet's approval of a 3% rise in dearness allowance and dearness relief, taking the rate to 58% from July 1. It explains how the hike adds to salaries and pensions, the arrears due before Diwali, and how DA is linked to the consumer price index.
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DA hiked to 58%: What it means for government employees' salary and pension