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Central Government Employees Await DA Increase After Dussehra, October Decision Anticipated
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🗓 17 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Ministry of Finance is expected to announce a revision of Dearness Allowance for central government staff after Dussehra, with the decision likely to come in October.
The Ministry of Finance is poised to consider a revision of the Dearness Allowance (DA) for all central government employees following the Dussehra festival. DA, which is linked to inflation indices, is typically reviewed twice a year to adjust salaries and pensions.
The most recent DA revision was implemented earlier this year, and officials indicate that the next round of adjustments is slated for October. While no formal notification has been issued, senior sources within the ministry suggest that the timing aligns with the government's fiscal planning cycle.
If approved, the increase will be reflected in the pay packets of millions of central government workers, including pensioners, and will also affect related allowances across various departments.
Employees and unions are closely monitoring the situation, awaiting an official circular that will detail the exact percentage of the hike and its effective date.
The most recent DA revision was implemented earlier this year, and officials indicate that the next round of adjustments is slated for October. While no formal notification has been issued, senior sources within the ministry suggest that the timing aligns with the government's fiscal planning cycle.
If approved, the increase will be reflected in the pay packets of millions of central government workers, including pensioners, and will also affect related allowances across various departments.
Employees and unions are closely monitoring the situation, awaiting an official circular that will detail the exact percentage of the hike and its effective date.