The Department of Posts has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) with effect from January 1, 2026. According to an order issued on May 10, 2026, by the Department of Posts, GDS employees will now receive DA at the rate of 60% of their basic Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), in line with the rates applicable to central government employees.
“Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) have also become entitled to the payment of Dearness Allowances on basic TRCA at the same rates as applicable to central government employees with effect from January 1, 2026. It has, therefore, been decided that the DA payable to Gramin Dak Sevaks shall be at the same rates as payable to central government employees, i.e., @ 60% with effect from January 1, 2026,” the order further says.
