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DA hike 2026: Will government employees get a festive salary boost after Dussehra? October 21 holds the key

LiveMint - Money · 20 October 2026 at 4:11 pm

DA hike 2026: Will government employees get a festive salary boost after Dussehra? October 21 holds the key

Will central government employees get a DA hike after Dussehra? The Centre's 21 October Cabinet meeting has raised hopes of a 3% increase, taking dearness allowance from 60% to 63%.

Here is what employees and pensioners need to know.

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