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DA, DR hike: Difference between dearness allowance and dearness relief, explained

Dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) are salary components for central government employees and pensioners, revised biannually based on inflation both aimed at offsetting cost-of-living increases.

25 May 2026 4:24 pm