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DA Hike Jan 2026: Central Employees Await 2% Increase to 60% Amid Pay Commission Shift

DA Hike January 2026.

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News18•17-03-2026, 11:19

DA Hike Jan 2026: Central Employees Await 2% Increase to 60% Amid Pay Commission Shift

•Central government employees and pensioners await the January 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) hike announcement.
•DA is expected to increase by 2 percentage points to 60%, applicable from January 1, 2026.
•The delay is attributed to the transition between the 7th and 8th Pay Commissions; 7th Pay Commission tenure ended December 31, 2025.
•The 8th Pay Commission became effective January 1, 2026, but its recommendations are pending for 18 months.
•This first DA hike post-7th Pay Commission is crucial as DA merges with Basic Pay when a new commission is implemented.

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