Cabinet approves 3% hike in dearness allowance for central government employees
The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners
The Hindu · · 1 min read ·
The DA and DR increase will be effective from July 1, 2026 and will benefit 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners
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