No.- PP-33/1/2022-PAP-DOP
भारत सरकार / Government of India
संचार मंत्रालय / Ministry of Communications
डाक सरकार / Department of Posts

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
नई दिल्‍ली/New Delhi-110001.
Dated: 23.05.2026.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Procedure for submission and processing of Children Education Allowance (CEA) claims in APT 2.0.

The undersigned is directed to say that CEPT has developed a functionality in APT 2.0 for online submission and processing of Children Education Allowance (CEA) claims, including payment functionality.Government Policy Analysis

2. The matter regarding submission and processing of CEA claims through APT 2.0 has been examined in consultation with CEPT through the Technology Division. It has been informed that APT 2.0 provides a digital framework for , submission, verification, approval and payment of CEA claims, including uploading of supporting documents and system-based checks.
3. The Technology Division has aiso provided a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for submission and processing of CEA claims through APT 2.0.
4. It has been decided that submission of CEA claims through APT 2.0 shall be mandatory. However, physical copies of claims along with supporting documents shall also continue to be submitted for verification and record purposes.Communications & Media Studies
5. Accordingly, the following instructions are issued:

(i) All CEA claims shail be mandatorily submitted online through APT 2.0.
(ii) Employees shall also submit physical copies of the claim along with supporting documents to the concerned office/DDO.
(iii) The existing DoPT-prescribed format for CEA claims shall continue to be followed for submission of physical claims.
(iv) The SOP provided by CEPT is enclosed for guidance and compliance.

6. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Encl.: As above.

Digitally Sd/-
(Gurvinder Singh)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)

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KVS Class 1 & Balvatika 2nd Selection List 2026 OUT – Check Result Now @ kvsangathan.nic.in

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has officially released the 2nd Provisional Selection List for Class 1 and Balvatika admissions for the academic session 2026-27 on April 16, 2026.

Parents and guardians who applied for admission can now check their child’s selection status online through the official websites:

👉 kvsangathan.nic.in
👉 admission.kvs.gov.in

Kvs Online Lottery Result
https://admission.kvs.gov.in/screen/lotteryResult

The list is available in school-wise PDF format, making it easy to verify whether the child is selected or placed on the waiting list.

📌 How to Check KVS 2nd Selection List 2026

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official KVS website (kvsangathan.nic.in)
2. Click on “Admission / Lottery Result”
3. Select your State, Region & School
4. Choose Class 1 or Balvatika
5. Open the 2nd Provisional List PDF
6. Check your child’s name or application number

📅 Important Dates – KVS Admission 2026

• 1st Selection List: April 9, 2026
• 2nd Selection List: April 16, 2026
• 3rd Selection List (if seats vacant): April 21, 2026

📄 Documents Required for Admission

If selected, parents must complete document verification at the allotted Kendriya Vidyalaya:

• Birth Certificate
• Address Proof
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photos
• Caste / EWS / BPL Certificate (if applicable)
• Service Certificate (if applicable)

📢 What Next After Selection?

• Visit the allotted KV school
• Complete document verification
• Confirm admission within deadline
• Failure to report may lead to seat cancellation

⚠️ Important Note

• If your child is on the Waiting List (WL), don’t worry
• Admission chances remain in next rounds (3rd list)
• Seats are allotted if selected candidates don’t confirm admission

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Admissions are now open for Class 1 to Class 11 in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan schools across India.

Parents can complete the online registration through the official portals.

🔹 Academic Year: 2026 – 2027
🔹 Classes: 1 to 11
🔹 Mode: Online Registration

📅 Registration Start Date: To be announced
📅 Last Date to Apply: To be announced

⚠️ Limited seats available. Parents are advised to complete the application before the deadline.

KVS Online Admission 2026–27 Apply Online for Class 1 to 11

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has announced the KVS Online Admission 2026–27 process for students seeking admission into Class 1 to Class 11. Parents and guardians can apply through the official websites kvsangathan.nic.in, kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in, and balvatika.kvs.gov.in.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools are among the most reputed government schools in India and are managed by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, an organization functioning under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. These schools follow the curriculum of the Central Board of Secondary Education and provide high-quality education across the country.

Currently, there are more than 1245 Kendriya Vidyalayas functioning in India with over 13 lakh students enrolled. These schools operate under 25 regional offices and are supported by 48,000+ teachers and staff members. Additionally, 5 Zonal Institutes of Education and Training (ZIETs) help improve teaching quality and academic standards.

KVS Admission Date 2026

Parents who wish to apply for KV School admission can visit the official portals and complete the registration process online.

Official Websites

• 🌐 Apply Online:
  • https://kvsangathan.nic.in
  • https://kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in
  • https://balvatika.kvs.gov.in

The admission process for Class 1 is conducted online, while admissions for higher classes may also include offline procedures depending on seat availability.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission (KVS) 2026

The KVS Admission 2026 process is open for the following classes:

• Class 1
• Class 2
• Class 3
• Class 4
• Class 5
• Class 6
• Class 7
• Class 8
• Class 9
• Class 11

Students applying for admission must satisfy the eligibility criteria and age limit specified by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Balvatika Admission 2026

The Balvatika Program is designed for pre-primary education and includes three levels.

Admissions for Balvatika-1 and Balvatika-3 will be conducted offline at selected Kendriya Vidyalayas. Currently:

• 50 schools offer Balvatika-1
• 445 schools offer Balvatika-3

Registration for Balvatika-2 will only be allowed if seats remain vacant.

Parents should contact the school principal or admission office only during the specified time slots.

KVS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission.
• Foreign nationals with Permanent Resident (PR) status in India may also apply.
• Students studying in India from foreign countries can apply.
• Applicants must meet the age limit requirements for the respective class.
• All necessary documents must be ready before filling the application form.

KVS Admission Age Limit 2026

Documents Required for KVS Admission 2026

Parents must prepare the following documents before submitting the application:

• Passport size photograph
• Aadhar Card or Photo ID
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Domicile Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Previous year mark sheet
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

KVS Admission Important Dates 2026

Balvatika Admission

Class 1 Admission

Class 2 to 11 Admission

How to Register for KVS Online Admission 2026

Follow these steps to register for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026:

1. Visit the official website kvsangathan.nic.in.
2. Click on New Registration.
3. Read the instructions carefully and accept the declaration.
4. Enter the required details such as:
   • Child’s Name
   • Parent’s Name
   • Date of Birth
   • Mobile Number
   • Email ID
5. Enter the captcha and click Register.
6. Verify the OTP sent to your mobile number.
7. Login credentials will be generated.

Keep the login details safe for future use.

How to Fill KV School Application Form 2026

After registration:

1. Login using your registered mobile number.
2. Click on Application Form.
3. Fill in all the required details carefully.
4. Select up to 3 preferred Kendriya Vidyalaya schools.
5. Upload required documents and photograph.
6. Review the application form.
7. Submit the form and verify using OTP.
8. Save the Application Submission Code for reference.

KVS Reservation Criteria

Kendriya Vidyalaya follows reservation policies according to government rules.

KVS Admission Selection Process

The selection process varies according to class.

• Class 1: Selection through lottery system after online registration.
• Class 2 to 8: Admission based on priority category and seat availability.
• Class 9: Admission through an entrance test and merit list.
• Class 11: Admission based on Class 10 board exam marks.

Kendriya Vidyalaya School List

To check the complete list of KV Schools:

1. Visit the official website kvsangathan.nic.in.
2. Click on About KVS.
3. Select Directory of KVs.
4. Search by State, Region, District, or School Name.

KVS Contact Address

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
18, Institutional Area
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi – 110016, India

Phone: +91-11-26858570

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Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan,
E-Block, INA,
New Delhi-110023
Dated, 27.02.2026

Office Memorandum

Subject: Review of issue of C category cheque from government payment -reg.

Attention is invited to provision contained in Para 3.2 of subsidiary instruction to CGA(R&P) Rules,2022 relating to various categories of cheque to be used for government payment, and various instruction are being issued from time to time.

2. It has been observed that C category cheques are being used for payment to Bank or NPS(NSDL), Electricity bill, where as “C” Category cheque is a non-negotiable instrument and is to be creditable to government account only.
3. In view of the above, the Head of Accounting organisation of the Ministry/Department are, therefore, requested to issue instructions to PAOs/CDDOs under their control for strict compliance of the provisions contained in ‘Subsidiary Instruction to CGA(R&P) Rule, 2022 and CAM 2024 regarding issue of C category cheques.
4. It is imperative that a review of instances of payment made by the PAOs through issue of C category cheques may be done by Pr.AO at the time of consolidation of monthly accounts and discrepancies may be brought to the notice of the concerned for future corrective action.

This issue with the approval of Competent.

(Sanchita Shukla)
Joint Controller General of Accounts

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1175
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026/ 21 MAGHA, 1947 (SAKA)

8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

1175.

SHRI GHANSHYAM TIWARI and 14 others

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) the status of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) constituted to review pay, allowances, pensions and service conditions of Central Government employees;

(b) the key areas under review by the CPC, including proposed changes to pay scales, allowances and pension structures;

(c) the timeline proposed for submission of the CPC report and Government’s roadmap for implementation of its recommendations; and

(d) whether the Ministry has assessed the fiscal impact of implementing CPC recommendations on the Union Budget, if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): The Government has notified Resolution dated 03.11.2025 for constitution of Eighth Central Pay Commission (CPC) to make its recommendations on the various issues viz. Pay, Allowances, Pension, etc. of the Central Government employees within 18 months of its constitution

d): The fiscal impact of 8th CPC will be known once the recommendations are made by 8th CPC and are accepted by the Government.

भारत सरकार
वित्त मंत्रालय
व्यय विभाग

राज्य सभा
लिखित प्रश्न संख्या – 1175
मंगलवार 70 फरवरी; 2026/21 माघ, 1947 (शक)

8वां केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग

1175.

श्री घनश्याम तिवाड़ी एवं 14 अन्‍य:

क्या कित्त मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे किः

(क) केंद्रीय सरकार के कर्मचारियों के वेतन, भत्तों, पेंशन तथा सेवा शर्तों की समीक्षा हेतु गठित आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) की वर्तमान स्थिति क्‍या है;

(ख) वेतन आयोग द्वारा वेतनमान, भत्तों और पेंशन संरचना में प्रस्तावित परिवर्तन सहित समीक्षा के अंतर्गत लिए जा रहे प्रमुख क्षेत्र कौन-से हैं;

(ग) वेतन आयोग की रिपोर्ट प्रस्तुत किए जाने की प्रस्तावित समय-सीमा क्‍या है और उसकी सिफारिशों के कार्यान्वयन के लिए सरकार का रोडमैप क्या है; और

(घ) क्‍या मंत्रालय ने वेतन आयोग की सिफारिशों के लागू होने से केंद्रीय बजट पर पड़ने वाले वित्तीय प्रभाव का कोई आकलन किया है, और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है?

उत्तर

वित्त राज्य मंत्री
(श्री पंकज चौधरी)

(क) से (ग): सरकार ने आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) के गठन हेतु दिनांक 03.11.2025 को संकल्प अधिसूचित किया है, जो इसके गठन के 18 महीने के भीतर केन्द्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के विभिन्‍न मामलों जैसे वेतन, भत्ते, पेंशन आदि पर अपनी सिफारिशें देगा।

(घ): 8वें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) द्वारा सिफारिशें किए जाने और सरकार द्वारा उन्हें स्वीकृत किए जाने पर 8वें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) के राजकोषीय प्रभाव का पता चलेगा।

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The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (HQ) has released the revised vacation and breaks schedule for Kendriya Vidyalayas for the academic year 2026–27, as per the Office Memorandum dated 19.01.2026.

The notification provides details of all vacations, holidays, and academic breaks to be observed in Kendriya Vidyalayas during the session.

सत्र 2026–27: केन्द्रीय विद्यालयों की छुट्टियों एवं अवकाशों की सूची जारी

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन (मुख्यालय) ने 19.01.2026 के संशोधित कार्यालय ज्ञापन के माध्यम से सत्र 2026–27 के लिए छुट्टियों एवं अवकाशों की सूची जारी कर दी है।

इसमें केन्द्रीय विद्यालयों में लागू होने वाली सभी छुट्टियों, अवकाशों और शैक्षणिक विराम का उल्लेख किया गया है।

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन (मुख्यालय)
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQ)
An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
18, Institutional Area, S.J.S Marg, New Delhi-110016.
Tel.: 011-26856498

F.110334/1/2023/ KVS(Hq.)/ Acad./Vacation & Breaks 2026-27/ 3304-3316

19.01.2026

कार्यालय ज्ञापन (संशोधित)
Office Memorandum (Revised)

सक्षम अधिकारी के अनुमोदन अनुसार शैक्षिक सत्र 2026-27 के लिए केन्‍द्रीय विद्यालयों में ग्रीष्मकालीन, शरद्कालीन तथा शीतकालीन छुट्टियॉं तथा अवकाश (Vacation & Breaks) निम्‍न प्रदर्शित तालिकाओं के द्वारा अधिसूचित किए जाते हैं:

Approval of the Competent Authority for the schedule of Summer, Autumn and Winter Vacation and Breaks for Academic Session 2026-27 is notified as tabulated below:

(क) गर्मी वाले स्थान/(Summer Station):-
(1) क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय: आगरा, जबलपुर, चंडीगढ़, देहरादून, दिल्ली, गुरुग्राम, जम्मू, कोलकाता, लखनऊ, पटना, रांची, गुवाहाटी, सिलचर, टिनसुकिया और वाराणसी।
Regional Office: Agra, Jabalpur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Gurugram, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Silchar, Tinsukia and Varanasi.

(2) क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय: जयपुर, अहमदाबाद, बेंगलुरु, चेन्नई (के.वि. माहे को छोड़कर), हैदराबाद, मुंबई, रायपुर, भुवनेश्वर और भोपाल।
Regional Office: Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai (Except KV MAHE), Hyderabad, Mumbai, Raipur, Bhubaneswar and Bhopal.

(3) एरणाकुलम संभाग के समस्त केन्द्रीय विद्यालय एवं केन्द्रीय विद्यालय माहे (चेन्नई संभाग)।
All Kendriya Vidyalayas of Ernakulam Region and KV MAHE (Chennai Region).

(ख) शीतकालीन स्थानों के समस्त केन्द्रीय विद्यालयों (के.वि. कीलोंग, गुरुग्राम संभाग को भी सम्मिलित करते हुए) परंतु देहरादून संभाग के अंतर्गत शीतकालीन स्थानों के केन्द्रीय विद्यालयों को छोड़कर:
All Kendriya Vidyalayas of Winter Station (including K.V. Keylong of Gurugram Region) Except Winter Station KVs under Dehradun Region.

(ग) देहरादून संभाग के अंतर्गत शीतकालीन स्थानों के केन्द्रीय विद्यालय (के.वि. एसएसबी चंपावत को सम्मिलित करते हुए):
All Winter Station Kendriya Vidyalayas under Dehradun Region (including K.V. SSB Champawat).

(घ) लंबी/अधिक शीतकालीन स्थान /Long-Winter Station KVs:-

1. लद्दाख केन्द्रीय शासित प्रदेश स्थित केन्द्रीय विद्यालय (लेह, कारगिल)।
Kendriya Vidyalayas of Ladakh UT (Leh, Kargil).

2. केन्द्रीय विद्यालय, तवांग एवं केन्द्रीय विद्यालय, जीरो ।
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tawang and Kendriya Vidyalaya, ZIRO.

3. केन्द्रीय विद्यालय, डलहौजी ।
Kendriya Vidyalaya Dalhousie

Note:

A. Principals of K.V. Kathmandu/ Moscow and/ Tehran will issue Vacation and Break schedule at local level under rule after consultation with Indian Embassy in respective Country under Intimation to KVS (HQ), New Delhi.

B. Both the dates (days) of Vacation & Breaks are inclusive.

C. If the day before closing or day of opening of Vidyalaya is a holiday or a holiday declared by government the same will be clubbed with Vacation & Break as a prefix/suffix accordingly.

(चंदना मंडल/ Chandana Mandal)
अपर आयुक्त (शैक्षिक)/ Additional Commissioner (Acad.)

Download Kendriya Vidyalayas Vacation and Breaks Schedule for the session 2026-2027 PDF

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सं/No. 17-12/2025-GDS
भारत सरकार/Government of India
संचार मंंत्रालय /Ministry of Communications
डाक विभाग/Department of Posts
(जीडीएस अनुभाग/GDS Section)

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
नई दिल्‍ली/New Delhi – 110 001
दिनांक/Date : 30-12-2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Accumulation of paid leave without encashment facilities for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) – reg.

A proposal for allowing accumulation of paid leave without encashment facilities was under consideration of the Department for quite some time. The Department had also sought suggestions/feed back of the Circles/stakeholders on the proposal.

2. After examination of the proposal and feed back of all the stakeholders, Rule-7, regarding paid Leave of the GDS, of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020, has been amended as under:

• 7. Leave

The Gramin Dak Sevaks may be granted paid leave at the rate of 20 days in a year (10 days for every half year). Paid leave for 10 days will be credited to his account at the beginning of half year, starting 1st January or 1st July;

A GDS will be allowed to carry forward unavailed paid leave to the maximum extent of 45 days at any given time;

Paid leave shall be credited to the leave account of GDS at the rate of 1.67 days for each completed calendar month of engagement which a GDS is likely to render in a half-year of the calendar year of engagement/discharge/cessation of engagement;

While affording credit of paid leave, fractions of a day shall be rounded off to the nearest day. A fraction of 0.5 or above will be taken as one day of leave, while fraction of less than 0.5 will be ignored and Provided that –

• Where a Sevak fails to resume duty on the expiry of the maximum period leave admissible and granted to him/her, or
• Where such a Sevak who is granted leave for a period less than the maximum period admissible to a Sevak under these rules, remains absent from duty for any period which together with the leave granted exceeds the limit upto which a GDS shall, unless the Government, in view of the exception circumstances of the case, otherwise decides, be removed from engagement after following the procedure laid down in Rule 10.

3. The above change in the said Rule-7 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020, will effective from 01.01.2026.

4. Based on the feed back sought of the stakeholders, an FAQs is also provided in Annexure-I to this OM for the guidance of all concerned.

5. Hindi Version of this O.M will follow.

(Ravi Pahwa)
Director (GDS)

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8th CPC

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission.

The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body. The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson; One Member (Part Time) and one Member-Secretary.  It will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution. It may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalized. While making the recommendations the Commission will keep in view the followings:

i.   The economic conditions in the country and the need for fiscal prudence;

ii. The need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditure and welfare measures;

iii. The unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes;

iv. The likely impact of the recommendations on the finances of the State Governments which usually adopt the recommendations with some modifications; and

v. The prevailing emolument structure, benefits and working conditions available to employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings and private sector.

Background:

The Central Pay Commissions are periodically constituted to go into various issues of emoluments structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required thereon. Usually, the recommendations of the pay commissions are implemented after a gap of every ten years. Going by this trend, the effect of the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations would normally be expected from 01.01.2026.

The Government had announced formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January, 2025 to examine and recommend changes in the Salaries and other benefits of Central Government employees.

– PIB

Key Highlights:

• Approval: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
• Nature: The 8th CPC will be a temporary body.
• Composition:
  • 1 Chairperson
  • 1 Member (Part-Time)
  • 1 Member-Secretary
• Timeline: The Commission will submit its recommendations within 18 months of constitution.
• Interim Reports: It may submit interim reports on specific matters as recommendations are finalized.

Key Considerations:
i. Current economic conditions and the need for fiscal prudence.
ii. Ensuring resources for developmental and welfare expenditure.
iii. Addressing unfunded non-contributory pension costs.
iv. Financial impact on State Governments.
v. Comparison with Central PSUs and private sector pay structures.

Background:

Central Pay Commissions are set up every 10 years to revise emoluments, pensions, and service conditions.

The 8th CPC was announced in January 2025.

Its recommendations are expected to take effect from January 1, 2026.

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Dearness Allowance 2025 Hiked to 58% for Central Government Employees

The Ministry of Finance has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees, effective 01 July 2025. The revised DA 2025 rate of 58% benefits government employees, pensioners, and defence personnel, helping combat rising inflation and living costs. Stay updated with the latest DA rates, salary revisions, and pension updates for 2025

No.1/4(i)/2025-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

Kartavya Bhavan 1, Kartavya Path,
New Delhi-110001
Dated the 06 th October, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees effective from 01.07.2025.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum No. 1/1(1)/2025-E.II(B) dated 2nd April, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees, shall be enhanced from 55% to 58% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July, 2025.

2. The term Basic Pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Railways, respectively.

6. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under clause (5) of Article 148 of the Constitution of India.

Hindi version is attached.

(Samir Kumar Das)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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3℅ DA Hike

Cabinet approves additional instalment of three per cent DA to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners

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Posted On: 01 OCT 2025

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f  01.07.2025 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 55% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.10083.96 crore per annum. This will benefit about 49.19 lakh Central Government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners.

This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

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• Cabinet approves 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees effective 01 July 2025.

• Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners also increased by 3%, raising the total to 58% of Basic Pay/Pension.
• Decision approved in the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 01 October 2025.
• Over 49.19 lakh employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners to benefit from the DA/DR hike.
• Total financial impact: ₹10,083.96 crore annually on the government exchequer.
• Hike implemented to offset inflation and price rise, following the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations.
• New DA and DR rates aimed at enhancing income and social security for government employees and pensioners.

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