Can govt employees get 4% DA hike in July?
Synopsis Labour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive a 3%
Synopsis Labour Bureau reading for DA hike: The latest AICPI-IW data for May 2026 indicates that central government employees are likely to receive a 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike, taking DA from 60% to 63%. A 4% hike appears unlikely unless June's AICPI-IW reading jumps to around 154.5, with the final outcome depending on June inflation data and the government decision.
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