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Central Govt Employees Celebrate: DA Increased by 3%
✍️ Times of India
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees, bringing festive cheer to many.
In a move that will benefit millions of central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). This decision comes as a welcome boost for employees ahead of the festive season. The revised DA will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2023. The increase in DA is aimed at mitigating the impact of rising inflation on the salaries of government employees.