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Cabinet Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Increase for Central Government Employees

The decision raises allowances for central government employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali, with revised rates effective from July 1, 2026, covering more than 117 lakh people.

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Cabinet clears three percent increase in dearness allowance

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Increase follows accepted seventh pay commission formula

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Employee and pensioner allowance rates reach 63 percent

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Revised allowances take effect retrospectively from July 1

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