Centre may raise DA to 63% before Diwali 2026
In short
Central government employees could see a higher dearness allowance if the Centre approves a rise from 60% to 63% before Diwali 2026. Mint Money says this could raise monthly salary and July arrears for different basic pay levels.
The extra money would matter for workers' take-home pay, but the increase is not confirmed. The final decision and exact payout are still unknown.
What the reporting says
Central government employees could get a festive-season salary boost if the Centre approves a DA hike from 60% to 63%, according to a Mint Money summary. The report says the change would lift monthly pay and July arrears across different basic-pay levels, but the approval itself is not confirmed. The exact timing, final rate, and payout amounts remain unknown from the available reporting.
Why it matters
Central government employees could receive a DA increase from 60% to 63% before Diwali 2026, based on a Mint Money summary. The reported effect would be higher monthly salary and July arrears for staff at different basic-pay levels. However, the Centre’s approval is not stated in the available reporting, and the precise payout amounts are not provided in the source snippet.