DA likely to rise by 2% for central government employees in January 2026; check expected hike in total pay

DA, DR hike for employees and pensioners: Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive a 2% Dearness ...
The Financial Express

Only 2% DA hike from January 2026? Why it matters for 8th Pay Commission salary and pension revision

Central government employees are set to receive only a 2% DA hike from January 2026, taking DA to 60%. This first DA revision ...
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ABP Live Your Money Your Life | 2% DA Increase In Jan: How It Could Impact Your 8th Pay Commission Pay

The shift into the 8th Pay Commission phase is unlikely to begin with a windfall for central government employees and ...
The Financial Express

8th Pay Commission: Minimum fitment factor 1.60 confirmed? What it means for salary, pension of govt employees

With DA set to rise to 60% from January 2026, the minimum fitment factor for the 8th Pay Commission is pegged at 1.60.

With eyes on Budget, central government employees await 8th Pay Commission update — How do DA & DR work?

DA for central government employees is likely to rise to 60 per cent from January 2026, while attention now shifts to Union ...