News India Live, Digital Desk: The wait for Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners is about to end. The first week of April 2026 has passed and speculations are being made that Modi government may soon approve the file for increase in DA. This decision will have a direct impact on the pockets of more than 50 lakh employees and about 68 lakh pensioners, due to which there is expected to be a bumper increase in their salary and pension.
4% or more? Figures raised expectations
Usually the government revises dearness allowance twice a year—in January and July. The DA increase, which will be effective from January 2026, is announced in the month of March or April. If we look at the latest data of Consumer Price Index (AICPI), this time dearness allowance 4 percent The increase is considered almost certain. If this happens, the total DA figure will increase to a new level, which will lead to a significant increase in the salary received under the 7th Pay Commission.
Eyes are also on the outstanding arrears
The curiosity of the employees is not limited only to the DA increase, but they are also waiting for the outstanding arrears since January. Since this increase will be considered effective from January 2026, employees can get the money for the last three-four months in lump sum arrears. According to sources, this proposal may be approved in the next meeting of the Union Cabinet, after which the Finance Ministry will issue an official notification.
How much will be the salary increase? understand math
If the basic salary of an employee is ₹18,000 and there is an increase in DA by 4%, then his monthly income will increase by ₹720. Similarly, the salary of officers with a basic salary of ₹56,900 will increase by ₹2,276 per month. Along with DA, there is a possibility of change in House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other allowances, which is no less than a big gift for government employees. Now we just wait for the cabinet meeting, where the final approval will be given on this.
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