DA Arrears July 2026: Level-wise Table at 63% DA
DA arrears for July–October 2026 = 3% of basic pay × 4 months, per DoE OM of 29 October 2026. Level 1–18 arrears table, formula and FAQs.
DA Hike July 2026: Cabinet Approves 3% DA, DR Now 63% – Arrears, Table, Calculator
Update (1 November 2026): DoE order issued. The Department of Expenditure has now issued the Office Memorandum No. 1/2(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 29 October 2026. It enhances DA for 7th CPC employees from 60% to 63% of basic pay with effect from 1 July 2026. DA stays a separate element of remuneration (not pay under FR 9(21)); […]
Official Status Board: DA, 8th CPC, CPI-IW and Pension Rates (Order-Checked)

One table of every live figure for central government employees and pensioners: DA/DR 60%, July 2026 pending, 8th CPC status, CPI-IW, small savings and UPS/NPS dates, each labelled Official, Calculated or Union demand, plus a Rumour vs Order check.
Expected DA from January 2027: CPI-IW Tracker & Estimate

Expected DA from January 2027 works out to about 67% on Labour Bureau CPI-IW data to September 2026 (calculated, not announced). Current official DA/DR is 63% from 1 July 2026 (DoE OM 29.10.2026).
DA/DR History Under the 7th Pay Commission (2016–2026): All Rates with Official Orders

Status as of 28 October 2026 DA for Central Government employees and DR for pensioners is 63% of basic pay/pension from 1 July 2026 (up 3 points). Confirmed (PIB, 28.10.2026) DA 63% from 1 July 2026: DoE OM No. 1/2(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 29.10.2026. The next instalment is due from 1 January 2027. See the DA hike […]
DA Hike Tracker: 63% DA/DR From July 2026 Approved, Next DA January 2027

DA hike July 2026 approved: DA and DR are now 63% from 1 July 2026 (up 3 points from 60%). Cabinet approval: 28 October 2026. Arrears for July to October 2026 (4 months) as pay offices process them; the DoE OM of 29.10.2026 gives no payment month. Full details, tables and FAQs: DA hike July […]