DA/DR from July 2026 @ 63% Confirmed will approve in Sep, 2026 – CPI-IW for June, 2026 released

 The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2026 increased by 1.1 points and stood at 151.9 points (one hundred fifty one point nine), according to press release issued by the Labour Bureau. With this Post, the DA/DR from July, 2026 has been confirmed. This month’s CPI-IW indicates a ३% increase in DA/DR for Central Government Employees and Pensioners, effective July, 2026, bringing it to 63.75% under the 7th CPC DA/DR. The DA/DR rate is calculated by taking the absolute value of the DA rate, leaving out the decimal value.

All speculations regarding future DA/DR have been resolved with this announcement. Consequently, the 63% DA/DR from July, 2026 is now confirmed and is expected to be approved by the Union Cabinet in September-October, 2026. It is confirmed that the 8th Central Pay Commission Fitment Factor will be decided based on a minimum factor of 1.60, merging the DA rate with the existing pay structure