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Dearness Allowance July 2026: How much could your monthly salary increase with 1%, 2% or 3% DA hike? Check formula

Central government employees await the July 2026 DA hike announcement. If DA rises from 60% to 61%, 62% or 63%, employees with a basic pay of 18,000 could receive 180, 360 or 540 more per month, respectively. Here is how the increase could affect different salary levels.