Pay, DA & Pension

Dearness allowance, dearness relief and pay updates for Central Government employees and pensioners, with the office memorandum and the calculator.

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Dearness Relief 63% for pensioners from 1 July 2026

DoPPW OM No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475, dated 4 November 2026, raises DR from 60% to 63% of basic pension or family pension, including additional pension, from 1 July 2026. A fraction of a rupee is rounded up to the next rupee. The OM does not name the credit date.

  • Effective from 1 July 2026
  • Cabinet announcement 28 October 2026
  • DoPPW OM 4 November 2026

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DA 63% for Central Government employees from 1 July 2026

DoE OM No. 1/2(i)/2026-E.II(B), dated 29 October 2026, raises DA from 60% to 63% of Basic Pay from 1 July 2026 for civilian Central Government employees on the 7th CPC pay matrix, including defence civilians. The OM does not name the month arrears will be paid.

  • Effective from 1 July 2026
  • Cabinet approval 28 October 2026
  • DoE OM 29 October 2026