The Economic Times

DA hike for June 2026: Central government employees likely to get 63% dearness allowance after hike

DA hike: Central government employees anticipate a 3% dearness allowance increase. This expectation arises from the latest AICPI-IW reading for June 2026. The calculation suggests a potential 63% overall dearness allowance for employees. This hike will impact salaries across various pay levels under the 7th Pay Commission. The Finance Ministry will officially announce the final dearness allowance increase.