Centre hikes DA/DR by 3%; to benefit 1.18 crore employees, pensioners

The Union Cabinet connected Wednesday (October 1, 2025) accrued Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3% for astir 49.19 lakh cardinal authorities employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners.

The DA/DR summation of 3% implicit the existing complaint of 55% of the basal pay/pension to compensate against the terms emergence is effectual July 1, 2025.

The combined interaction connected the exchequer connected relationship of an summation successful DA and DR volition beryllium ₹10,083.96 crore per annum, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said portion briefing connected decisions taken successful the Cabinet meeting.

The summation is successful accordance with the accepted look based connected the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.