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DA hike before Diwali 2026: How much extra salary could central government employees get if DA rises to 63%?

LiveMint - Money · 18 October 2026 at 5:29 pm

DA hike before Diwali 2026: How much extra salary could central government employees get if DA rises to 63%?

Central government employees could get a festive-season salary boost if the Centre approves a DA hike from 60% to 63%.

Here’s how much extra monthly salary and July arrears employees could receive across different basic pay levels, and what remains unconfirmed.

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DA hike before Diwali 2026: How much extra salary could central government employees get if DA rises to 63%?

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