Dearness Allowance is of two types, one which is revised quarterly based on CPI, and the other revised semi-annually. Both these aim to mitigate inflation effects for households of central government employees.

The government revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for bank employees for May, June, and July 2026, impacting salaries for workmen and officer employees. Here's how this impacts monthly pay for bank staff…
The Finance Ministry announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for central government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2026, raising it from 58% to 60%. Here's all you need to know about the pay component…