Central government employees and pensioners to receive 3% higher Dearness Allowance; check full calculation
मुख्य बातें
- •In April 2026, the AICPI-IW index rose to 149.9 points, up from 149.1 points in March 2026.
- •The inflation rate increased from 4.27% to 4.46%.
- •The final decision on the DA hike will be made only after the data for May and June 2026 is released.
- •The DA rate could reach 63%, granting employees an additional 3% Dearness Allowance.
There’s good news for central government employees and pensioners. According to data released by the Labour Bureau for April 2026, the Dearness Allowance (DA) could see an increase of up to 3%. This hike will take effect from July 2026. However, the final decision will be made only after the data for May and June 2026 is released. The Labour Bureau reports that the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) rose to 149.9 points in April 2026, up from 149.1 points in March 2026. During the same period, the inflation rate increased from 4.27% to 4.46%.
The AICPI-IW index plays a crucial role in calculating the Dearness Allowance. The central government calculates DA for its employees based on the average AICPI-IW figures over 12 months. For the DA revision in July 2026, data from July 2025 to June 2026 will be considered. Currently, the average AICPI-IW index from May 2025 to April 2026 stands at 147.51.
