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Higher salary and 3 months arrears expected for central employees in November
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News18•09-10-2026, 18:21
Higher salary and 3 months arrears expected for central employees in November
- •Central government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the July Dearness Allowance.
- •The Dearness Allowance is expected to increase by 3 percent, rising from the current 60 percent to 63 percent.
- •Since the hike will be calculated retrospectively from July 1, employees will receive arrears for the delayed months.
- •If announced by early November, the increased DA along with arrears is likely to be credited directly with the November salary.
Key Questions Answered
Central government employees and pensioners expect the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to increase by 3 percent, bringing it to 63 percent from the current 60 percent.
Based on previous announcement trends where July cycles align with Diwali, the Dearness Allowance is likely to be announced by the first week of November.
If announced in November, the arrears for the increased Dearness Allowance will be calculated from July 1, 2026, and can be credited directly along with the November salary.
