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Dearness Relief revised from 58% to 60% from 01 January 2026

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare24 April 2026
Reference: OM No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475

Raises DR to 60% of basic pension/family pension, including additional pension/additional family pension, from 01 January 2026. The order covers Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners.

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Dearness Allowance revised to 58% from 01 July 2025

Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance06 October 2025
Reference: OM No. 1/4(i)/2025-E.II(B)

Raises DA for Central Government employees under the 7th CPC structure from 55% to 58% of basic pay with effect from 01 July 2025.

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Dearness Allowance revised to 55% from 01 January 2025

Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance02 April 2025
Reference: OM No. 1/1(1)/2025-E.II(B)

Raised DA for Central Government employees under the 7th CPC structure from 53% to 55% of basic pay from 01 January 2025.

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