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Next DA Hike: Latest AICPIN Data Signals 3% Increase for Central Government Employees from July 2026

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Next DA Hike: Latest AICPIN Data Signals 3% Increase for Central Government Employees from July 2026

The wait is almost over for millions of Central Government employees and pensioners. The Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour and Employment recently released the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) data for April 2026.

The latest index numbers have given a very clear direction of where the next Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) revision is heading, effective from July 1, 2026.

The Latest AICPIN Numbers

According to the official release, the April 2026 AICPI-IW increased by 0.8 points and stands at 149.9 (on a base year of 2016 = 100). This follows a steady upward trend over the last few months:

  • January 2026: 148.6
  • February 2026: 148.5
  • March 2026: 149.1
  • April 2026: 149.9

Refer DA Calculation Sheet

Year-on-year inflation for April 2026 stood at 4.46%, driven primarily by rising costs in the food, beverage, and fuel segments.

How This Impacts Your DA (The Math Explained)

DA revisions under the 7th Pay Commission are calculated based on a 12-month moving average of the AICPI-IW.

The central government previously announced a 2% hike for January 2026, bringing the current DA level to 60% of basic pay. Looking at the index accumulation from July 2025 through April 2026, the 12-month average is trending to hit roughly 148.61.

When fed into the official 7th CPC formula, the exact percentage works out to roughly 63.72%. Because the government rounds down decimal figures to the nearest whole number, this locks in a highly probable 3% hike, which will push the total DA up to 63%. – Check DA Calculator

Is it “confirmed”?

Technically, the numbers for May and June 2026 are still needed to round out the 12-month cycle completely. However, the trend is so stable that it would take an unprecedented, massive drop in inflation over the next 60 days to pull the average down below the 3% threshold. Consider a 3% increase practically guaranteed.

What a 3% Hike Means for Salaries

To make it real, here is how a 3% DA bump affects a standard Central Government worker’s monthly pay using a Level 5 employee as an example:

ComponentAt Current 60% DAProjected At 63% DA
Minimum Basic Salary₹29,200₹29,200
Monthly DA Payout₹17,520₹18,396
Net Monthly Increase—+₹876

For higher pay bands, the monthly net increase will scale up proportionally.

Timeline to Payout

While the hike is effective from July 1, 2026, the official Union Cabinet clearance chaired by the Prime Minister typically comes around September or October. Once approved, employees and pensioners will receive the enhanced amount in their autumn salaries alongside retroactive arrears for July and August.

The next two AICPIN releases (for May and June data) will be finalized by the end of July, putting the final stamp on these numbers.

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8th CPC Notification: Last Date for Memorandum Submission Shifted to 15.06.2026

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8th CPC Notification: Last Date for Memorandum Submission Shifted to 15.06.2026

No. 16/4/2026-IDM/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

29th May, 2026

NOTICE

The last date for submission of Memorandum to Eighth Central Pay commission stands extended to 15.06.2026. This is the final timeline for submission. No further extension shall be granted.

2. The memorandum should only be submitted on the Commission’s website (8cpc.gov.in). Please note that hard copies/physical copies/ emails/pdfs of the memorandum may not be considered by the Commission.

Get Latest 8th CPC Update here

Sd/-
Abhay N Sahay
Deputy Secretary
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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8th CPC Update: Official Notice Issued for Kolkata Visit on July 9–10

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8th CPC Update: Official Notice Issued for Kolkata Visit on July 9–10

F No. 35/7/2026-VST/8CPC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Eighth Central Pay Commission

Dated: 29th May, 2026

NOTICE

The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Kolkata, West Bengal on 9th and 10th July, 2026 (Thursday and Friday). Concerned stakeholders including Organizations / Institutions of Central Government as well as Associations/ Unions who are desirous of interacting with the Commission at Kolkata may kindly submit their request seeking an appointment with the Commission vide “https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmExMDEwZWRjOTk5ZjIwMjYwNTIyMTE0” on or before 15th June, 2026, along with “unique Memo ID” that has been generated after submitting memorandum. Venue details and meeting schedule shall be intimated separately.

Also Read: 8th CPC Update: Official Notice Issued for Bhubaneswar Visit on July 6–7

2. For submitting memorandum, Commission’s website (https://8cpc.gov.in) may kindly be referred.

3. Please note that the Commission shall be holding separate meetings at cities in other States/Union Territories in due course.

Get Latest 8th CPC Update here

(Soumyajit Ghosh)
Deputy Secretary
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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8th CPC Update: Official Notice Issued for Bhubaneswar Visit on July 6–7

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F No. 35/7/2026-VST/8CPC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Eighth Central Pay Commission

Dated: 26th May, 2026

NOTICE

The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 6th to 7th July, 2026. Concerned stakeholders including Organizations/Institutions of Central Government as well as Associations/Unions who are desirous of interacting with the Commission at Bhubaneswar may kindly submit their request seeking an appointment with the Commission vide “https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmExMDEwOWIyOGQzYTIwMjYwNTIyMTEz” for Bhubaneswar on or before 15th June, 2026, along with “unique Memo ID” that has been generated after submitting memorandum. Venue details and meeting schedule shall be intimated separately.

2.For submitting memorandum, Commission’s website (https://8cpc.gov.in) may kindly be referred. The last date of submission is 31st May, 2026.

3.Please note that the Commission shall be holding separate meetings at cities in other States/Union Territories in due course.

(Soumyajit Ghosh)
Deputy Secretary
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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AICPIN for April 2026 Released: Expected DA from July 2026

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AICPIN for April 2026 Released: Expected DA from July 2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh – 160036
Dated: 29.05.2026

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – April, 2026

1. Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index for the month of April, 2026 is being released in this press release.

2. The All-India CPI-IW for April, 2026 increased by 0.8 points and stood at 149.9 points (one hundred forty-nine point nine).

Also Check

DA from July 2026 Calculator

DA Calculation Sheet

3. Year-on-year inflation for the month of April, 2026 stood at 4.46% as compared to 2.94% in April, 2025.

AICPIN_April_2026_1

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Procedure for submission and processing of Children Education Allowance claims in APT 2.0: Dept of Posts

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Procedure for submission and processing of Children Education Allowance claims in APT 2.0: Dept of Posts

No PP-33/1/2022-PAP-DOP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
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.

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 also 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.

5. Accordingly, the following instructions are issued:

(i) All CEA claims shall 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.

(Gurvinder Singh)

Click here to download PDF and Instructions

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DoPT Official Order: Bakrid Holiday Shifted to May 28, 2026 for Central Govt Offices

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DoPT Official Order: Bakrid Holiday Shifted to May 28, 2026 for Central Govt Offices

F. No. 12/3/2023-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Pers. Policy (JCA) Section

2nd Floor, ‘B’ Wing,
Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated 22 May, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Change in the date of holiday on account of Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid) reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that the holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) was notified for 27th May, 2026, in the list of holidays for the year 2026 circulated vide this Ministry’s O.M.No.12/2/2023-JCA dated 3rd July, 2025, subject to change in date, depending on the sighting of the moon. It has now been brought to the notice of this Ministry that, in Delhi, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 28th May, 2026.

2. Accordingly, it has been decided to shift the holiday on account of Id-ul- Zuha (Bakrid) to 28th May, 2026 in place of 27th May. 2026 as notified earlier, for all Central Government administrative offices in Delhi/New Delhi.

3. For Offices outside Delhi / New Delhi, the Central Government Employees Coordination Committees or Head of Offices (where such Committees are not functioning) can decide the date, depending upon the decision of the concerned State Government.

Sd/-
(Amit Pankaj)
Director (JCA)

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8th Central Pay Commission Visit to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 22-23 June, 2026

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8th Central Pay Commission Visit to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 22-23 June, 2026

No.35/6/2026-VST/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

Dated: 21th May, 2026

NOTICE

The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 22nd and 23rd June, 2026 (Monday and Tuesday). Interested stakeholders, including Central Government Organisations/Institutions and Unions/Associations desirous of interacting with the Commission at Lucknow, may kindly submit their request seeking an appointment on the weblink “https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNmEwZDhlZWFiODAwZDIwMjYwNTIwMTEw”on or before 10th June, 2026, along with a ‘unique memo Id’ generated upon submission of the memorandum on the Commission’s website (https://8cpc.gov.in). Venue details and meeting schedule shall be intimated subsequently.

2. Please note that the Commission shall be holding separate meetings in cities in other States/Union Territories in due course. Accordingly, stakeholders belonging to States/Union Territories other than Uttar Pradesh are requested not to seek appointments during this visit of the Commission.

Sd/-
(Ravi Prakash Yadav)
Deputy Secretary
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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Central Government employees to avail medical facilities either for their Parents or Parents-in-law under CGHS

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Central Government employees to avail medical facilities either for their Parents or Parents-in-law under CGHS

S.14025/15/2024-EHS I/3862000/2026

S.14025/15/2024-EHS(8270534)/I/3862000/2026
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(EHS Section)

Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi-110001
Dated:13-05-2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Regarding option for Central Government employees to avail medical facilities either for their Parents or Parents-in-law under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s OM No. 4(1)-18/63-H dated 03.03.1987 and OM No. H.11020/2/2023-EHS dated 26.07.2023 (copy enclosed), vide which the facility to choose either parents or parents-in-law as dependent family members for the purpose of availing medical facilities under CGHS was made available to eligible Central Government employees.

2.Attention is also invited to this Ministry’s OM No. S.14025/15/2024-EHS dated 28.03.2024 (copy enclosed) whereby the aforesaid facility was extended to beneficiaries covered under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944 [CS(MA) Rules, 1944], at par with CGHS beneficiaries.

3. In continuation of the above, it is hereby re-iterated that the aforesaid provisions shall be applicable to all eligible beneficiaries covered under CGHS as well as CS(MA) Rules, 1944, subject to fulfilment of prescribed dependency and other eligibility conditions under the respective rules/scheme.

4. It is further clarified that a male Government employee shall be eligible to exercise a one-time option only for choosing either his parents or parents-in-law as dependent family members for the purpose of availing medical facilities under CGHS/CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

5. Once such option has been exercised in favour of parents, the employee shall not subsequently be permitted to opt for parents-in-law as dependents at a later stage, including in cases arising due to demise of parents or otherwise. Similarly, where option has once been exercised in favour of parents-in-law, the same shall not subsequently be changed in favour of parents.

6. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this OM to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Encl. As above.

(Unni Krishnan T)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Inviting applications for engagement of Consultants in 8th Central Pay Commission

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Inviting applications for engagement of Consultants in 8th Central Pay Commission

No.10/35/2026-Estt/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

3rd Floor, Chanderlok Building,
Janpath, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 10th April, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Inviting applications for engagement of Consultants in Eighth Central Pay Commission.

The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8CPC) has been constituted to make recommendations related to emolument structure of different categories of officers, employees and on pensions. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Consultant at the Commission on contractual basis as per the Guidelines including Scope of work given in Annexure.

2. Applicants desirous of being appointed as a consultant on contract basis in the Commission may forward their application in the duly filled proforma only through the following link [https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxiiijilalzczNmI2YTN1011wMffwNDA2NTI] expressing their interest. The link is also available on website of the Commission. No physical copy/email/hard copy shall be considered for this purpose.

3. This is on open-ended circular i.e. this process will continue till the vacancy is filled up. Any amendment/ corrigendum all be uploaded only on the website of the Commission.

(Manishh Kumar)
Director

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