News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Holi is going to bring double the happiness this time for the central employees. Based on the latest data of AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index), the government has hiked the Dearness Allowance (DA). 4 percent Preparing to increase. This decision will directly benefit about 48 lakh employees and 67 lakh pensioners.
New DA math after 4% increase
At present the central employees 50% Dearness allowance is being given at the rate of Rs. If the government increases the tax by 4%, it will increase 54% Will be done.
| Current DA | potential increase | New proposed DA | effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | 4% | 54% | 1 January 2026 |
How much will be the impact on salary?
Suppose the basic salary of an employee ₹18,000 Is:
Now DA at 50%: ₹9,000
DA and 54%: ₹9,720
Increase per month: ₹720
Annual Profit: ₹8,640 (the higher the basic salary, the higher the benefits).
You will get 2 months arrears
Since this increase 1 January 2026 It will be considered effective from 2018, hence the employees will get the arrears for the months of January and February along with the salary of March. Holi is in March (4th March 2026), hence it is certain that increased salary and arrears will be credited to the account just before the festival.
Eyes also fixed on 8th Pay Commission
Employees union along with DA increase 8th Pay Commission The demand for the formation of is also intensifying. Although the government has not yet given any official statement on this, but experts believe that some major step can be taken soon to remove salary discrepancies.
Key points you should know:
Announcement before Holi: It is likely to be approved in the next cabinet meeting.
Benefits to pensioners: There will be a similar increase in DR (Dearness Relief) by 4%.
Inflation Index: AICPI numbers for December 2025 have paved the way for a growth of 4%.