7th Pay Commission

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officially approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This long-awaited decision, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026, raises the allowance from the existing 58 percent to 60 percent of the basic pay or pension. The move is designed to provide a much-needed financial cushion against inflationary pressures and the rising cost of living, which have been significant concerns for the workforce in recent months. The revision is expected to benefit…