North Central JCM has asked the cabinet secretary to step in over the delay in announcing the Dearness Allowance hike. Meanwhile, an affiliated body, the Confederation of Central Govt Employees and Workers, held a nationwide lunch-hour protest and sent a letter earlier to press for action. The move highlights mounting impatience among central government employees over pay updates.
Central government employees and pensioners are set to benefit from a 2% dearness allowance hike, taking DA from 58% to 60% and increasing dearness relief for pensioners to 60% as well. The revised rates are for January 2026, with arrears expected from the applicable back date, boosting take-home pay and pensions.
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