Central Govt Employees: DA Hike to 63% in Jan 2026 Will Boost Transport Allowance

• Central government employees await December 2025 AICPI-IW data to estimate Dearness Allowance (DA) increase.
• DA is revised twice a year; the next revision is due in January 2026, potentially increasing by 5% to 63%.
• An increase in DA directly leads to a rise in Transport Allowance (TA) for 50.14 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
• TA calculation is based on pay level and city category (X, Y, Z), with DA added to the fixed monthly amount.
• For an employee with Rs 1,800 TA, a 5% DA hike to 63% would increase total TA to Rs 2,934.

Why It Matters: A 5% DA hike to 63% in January 2026 will significantly increase Transport Allowance for central government employees.