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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Shaghil Bilali

DA hike after August inflation data: Will dearness allowance rise to 65%? How it may impact salaries of Level 1-10 central government employees

After the Labour Bureau released the All India Consumer Price Index- Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) for August 2026 today (Wednesday, September 30, 2026), the estimated Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees has reached 65% (of the basic pay).

As per a tweet from the Labour Bureau today (Wednesday, September 30, 2026), the AICPI-IW increased from 153.2 in July to 154.4 in August. This is an increase of 1.2 points.

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