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DR hike of 3% from July 2026: How much more will OPS and UPS family pensioners receive? Check revised dearness relief

The Centre's 3% DR hike, effective 1 July 2026, will raise Dearness Relief for eligible OPS and UPS family pensioners from 60% to 63%. Here's how the revision will affect monthly family pension payments, the applicable eligibility conditions and examples of the additional amount.