DA for Bank Employees from May 2026 to July 2026 as per 11th BPS – IBA ORDER
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & Industrial Relations
No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2026-27/3174
May 2, 2026
All Members of the Association (Who are yet to implement 12th BPS/9th Joint note signed on 08.03.2024-Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June and July 2026 under XI BPS/ 8th Joint Note dated 11.11.2020
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base 1960= 100) for the quarter ended March 2026 are as follows:-
Month
Index
Jan-26
9768.75
Feb-26
9762.18
Mar-26
9801.62
The average CPI of the above is 9777.52 and accordingly the number of DA slabs are 856 (9777.52 – 6352=3425.52/4 = 856 slabs). The last average quarterly CPI was 844. Hence, there is an increase in DA by 12 slabs for payment of DA for the months May, June and July 2026
In terms of clause 7 of the 11th Bipartite Settlement dated 11.11.2020 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 11.11.2020, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of May, June and July 2026 shall be 59.92% of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.
8CPC Visit to Hyderabad, Telangana 18-19 May, 2026
No.35/3/2026-VST/8CPC Government of India Eighth Central Pay Commission
1st May, 2026
NOTICE
The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Hyderabad, Telengana on 18th and 19th May, 2026 (Monday and Tuesday). Concerned stakeholders including Central Government Organizations/Institutions and Unions/Associations desirous of interacting with the Commission at Hyderabad may kindly submit memorandum at Commission’s website (8cpc.gov.in) and thereafter, submit their request seeking an appointment vide https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmx1NjlmMmU2YjFkYjkwNjIwMjYwNDMwNzE= ” on or before 8th May, 2026, along with ‘unique memo Id’ generated after submitting memorandum. Venue details and meeting schedule shall be intimated subsequently.
2. Please note that the Commission shall be holding separate meetings at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and at cities in other States/ Union Territories in due course
Krishna.V. R Director Eighth Central Pay Commission
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – March, 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 March, 2026 is being released in this press release.
2. The All-India CPI-IW for March, 2026 increased by 0.6 points and stood at 149.1 points (one hundred forty-nine point one).
8th CPC Meeting News: Staff Side Demands ₹69,000 Minimum Pay in First Meeting with 8th Pay Commission
No.NC-JCM-2026/8th CPC
April 29, 2026
First Meeting of the Standing Committee of NC JCM with 8th Central Pay Commission successfully held on 28/04/2026
Staff Side representatives presented the salient features of the Staff Side memorandum before the 8th CPC
More meetings with the 8th CPC demanded
Meetings with all the Constituent Organizations of NC JCM also demanded
Dear Comrades,
The first meeting of the Standing Committee of National Council – JCM with the 8th CPC was held today on 28/04/2026. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai Chairperson and attended by Prof. Pulak Ghosh Member (Part-Time) and Shri Pankaj Jain, Member-Secretary apart from Senior Officers attached with 8th CPC. The Staff Side was represented by the following comrades:-
Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary (Staff Side) M. Raghavaiah, Leader (Staff Side) J.R. Bhosle, Member (Staff Side) Guman Singh, Member (Staff Side) C. Srikumar, Member (Staff Side) Rupak Sarkar, Member (Staff Side) Tapas Bose, Member (Staff Side) P.U. Khadse, Member (Staff Side) B.C. Sharma, Member (Staff Side)
Before the presentation by the Staff Side, Leader, Secretary and other Staff Side Members placed the following points for the consideration of 8th CPC as decided in the Staff Side meeting held on 27/04/2026:-
We are thankful to the 8th CPC for increasing the number of characters for each question to 20,000- Characters. Similarly we request your good self to extend the time limit given for submission of memorandum up to 31st of May 2026 since many employees Organizations and Pensioners Associations were not able to submit there memorandum through online. We also request that the 8th CPC may accept memorandum from the organization through e mail also both in PDF and Word format.
The year 2026 is the Diamond Jubilee year of the JCM Scheme for Central Government Employees. Established as a bipartite forum for the Central Government employees by the Government of India after the 5 days long strike of Central Government Employees during the year 1960. Established in the year 1966 as Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration scheme the JCM at the National Level is the apex body chaired by the Cabinet Secretary and takes care of the Common service related matters of Central Government Employees and the common demands of the Pensioners. During the past 60 years the JCM has played a constructive role in maintaining harmonious Industrial Relations and also in resolving service-related disputes through Joint Consultations and mutual trust. Being the representative body of the Central Government employees at the highest level all the previous Pay Commissions use to have regular and frequent interactions with us before the commission finalize its recommendations. We are confident that the 8th CPC will also formulate a time table according to which regular interaction will be there with the Staff Side.
While the memorandum submitted by the Staff Side of National Council – JCM cover the Common service matter of Central Government employees and the demands of pensioners, the constituent organizations of the National Council – JCM, the Federations and Associations of different ministries recognized by Government of India, they will be submitting Memorandum on the respective ministry / department related cadre issues and issues specific to that ministry / departments such as Railways, Defence, Income Tax, Postal, Accounts and Audit etc. All those employees Organizations may be given separate time slot for oral evidence and for presenting their case before the 8th CPC. We have submitted a request letter in this regard. (Copy enclosed)
The conditions under which majority of the Central Government employees are working mainly in the Railways, Defence Industries and field units in different remote locations etc are very risky and hazardous and hence it is requested that the 8th CPC may also take pain to visit all those Industries and locations to have a first hand information and knowledge so that the Pay Commission will be able to directly study the difficulties faced by them and recommend appropriate pay scales allowances and other benefits.
The phrase “Unfunded Pension” given in the 8th CPC ToR is not correct since the employees prior to introduction of Non-Contributory pension have surrendered the Contributory Provident Fund Scheme in which government was contributing and opted for the Pension Scheme. Therefore, there is all justification for continuing the Non-Contributory Pension Scheme to the Central Government Employees.
We are confident that today’s discussions will end with a positive note and a strong foundation for our further meetings and discussions in the near future, since the 45 lakhs Central Government Employees including Armed Forces Personnel, Para Military Forces and the 69 lakhs pensioners are anxiously expecting for a positive and encouraging recommendations from the 8th CPC as their Wages, Allowances, Pension and other benefits are revised only once in 10 years which is a long period.
After the above introductory remarks by the Staff Side presentation was made by the Staff Side from the Memorandum submitted by the Staff Side.
Before making the presentation on each topics the attention of the 8th CPC was drawn on the following recommendations of the previous Pay Commission which the 8th CPC may take a note of the same.
The 3rd Central Pay Commission– para no 84: “The Government should be a model employer, so that its role as prime regulator of wage policy for the entire country and responsibility to secure for all workers a living wage assumes a moral content and effectiveness.”
The Seventh Central Pay Commission observations:
To keep the salary structure of the employees viable, it has become necessary to improve the pay structure of their employees so that better, more competent and talented people could be attracted to governance.
The framework should be linked with the need to attract the most suitable talented candidate to the government service and promote efficiency, accountability and responsibility in the work culture.
In view of the above the 8th CPC may keep in mind the key expectation of employees at all levels which are justified and may recommend for reasonable increasing their pay, Allowances and other Benefits and Facilities
Minimum Wage:- The Staff Side has taken five unit family including parents, with the ICMR recommended 3490 k/calorie per day at an average and also included many items which are not included while calculating the Minimum Pay and the requirement for essential technological expenditure etc have derived Rs. 69000/- as Minimum Pay. The detailed calculation sheet is enclosed with our memorandum which is self explanatory which may be noted by the commission.
Fitment Factor:- Minimum Pay from Rs.18000/- has been increased to Rs.69000/- which is 3.833 times. Therefore 3.833 is taken as the fitment factor for fixing the pay of existing employees and for increasing the pension of existing pensioners.
Merger of Pay Scales Merger of Pay Scales were proposed to reduce the number of pay scales and keeping in mind the educational qualifications, skill requirement, experience, exposure etc required for each category. 8th CPC may consider the same favourably.
Rate of Increment Employees should get 6% of their basic pay as annual increment which is fully justified.
Five Promotions / ACP Considering the abnormal delay in Cadre review, and the negative side of MACP and also considering the stagnation profile the Staff Side had proposed five promotions in a time scale manner within 30 years of service as available to the Group A Officers. In case due to any reason if the promotion within the proposed time limit is not given then ACP in the promotional hierarchy may be ensured as proposed by us.
Fixation Benefit on promotion Two additional Increments may be provided as fixation benefit while on promotion and MACP.
Allowances: All the allowances may be increased by three times, however with regard to HRA, CEA and Risk Allowance justifications given in our memorandum may be considered favourably by the Commission. All Allowances would be linked with DA increase.
Advances All Advances should be interest free and no recovery should be made if the employee die while in service from the terminal benefits. Festival Advance and Natural calamity Advance should be restored. Four-Wheeler Advance may be introduced.
Leave No limit on EL accumulation and encashment up to 600 days while on retirement. Encashment may also be provided while in service. Proposals given on HPL, CL etc by the Staff Side may be considered favorably. CCL should be 100% wages during the 2nd spell of 365 days, proposal on paternity Leave, Menstrual Leave and Special Leave Hysterectomy surgery, Special Leave for the Parents of Children having mental & physical Disability, Parents Care Leave, Cumulative Late Marking up to 120 Minutes (2 Hours) in a month half day CL should not be recovered etc may be recommended.
CGEGIS The Proposal given by the Staff Side on increasing the rate of subscription and insurance coverage may be favourably considered by the 8th CPC.
Accidental Death The ex-gratia payment for Accidental death while on duty may be increased to ₹ 2 crores.
Compassionate Appointment It should be 100 % and the 5% ceiling should be removed.
Bonus Bonus ceiling should be removed and it should be on the actual Basic Pay + DA.
Withdrawal of NPS & UPS The Staff Side has given enough justification in its memorandum for withdrawal of NPS and UPS and for restoration of Non-Contributory Pension Scheme. 8th CPC may separately discuss this major demand with the Staff Side.
Pensioners Demands 8th CPC cannot ignore the existing pensioners since they have served for the nation 30 to 40 years. Their pension needs to be revised and the concept of one Rank One Pension to the Civilian Employees may be recommended by the 8th CPC. Restoration of Commuted Pension after 11 years, enhancement of pension after every 5 years, proposal on gratuity, rate of Pension/Family Pension etc given by the Staff Side may be favorably considered.
The Staff Side due to shortage of time allotted, restricted our presentation on the above major issues. We have demanded that in coming days there should be more interaction with the Staff Side and the Staff Side will also be submitting a supplementary memorandum on the points issues which are not covered in the original memorandum submitted by the Staff Side.
Responding to all the view points and presentation the Chairperson assured the following:-
There will be much more meetings with the Staff Side and time slot will be given to the Federations / Associations.
The Commission will visit some of the units for on the spot study.
The points raised by the Staff Side during their presentation are taken note of and the 8th CPC will dispassionately consider all those demands.
With regard to extension of time limit for submission of Memorandum a decision will be taken soon. Technical Problems in submitting the memorandum also will be resolved.
Dear Comrades, we will be keeping you updated on the further developments.
8th CPC Memorandum Submission Deadline Extended to May 31
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has officially opened the floor for stakeholders to submit their representations, memoranda, and suggestions. This is a critical window for Central Government employees, pensioners, and various service associations to voice their perspectives on future pay structures, allowances, and benefits.
If you are a serving official or a retiree under the Union’s purview, here is everything you need to know about the submission process.
The Commission is inviting input from a wide range of categories to ensure a comprehensive review. This includes:
Central Government Employees: Both industrial and non-industrial.
Defense & All India Services: Personnel belonging to the Defense Forces and All India Services.
Judicial & Legal Officers: Officers and employees of the Supreme Court, High Courts (UT-funded), and subordinate courts in Union Territories.
Audit & Accounts: Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
Regulatory Bodies: Members of various bodies set up under Acts of Parliament (excluding the RBI).
Union Territories: Personnel serving in all UTs.
Pensioners & Unions: Individual pensioners, Service Associations, and Employee Unions.
Administrative Bodies: Central Ministries, Departments, and Organizations.
Submission Guidelines for Nodal Officers
Authorized or Nominated Nodal and Sub-Nodal Officers representing Ministries, Departments, and UTs should submit their collective feedback under the specific “Ministry / Department / Union Territory (UT)” category.
Important: Digital-Only Process
The 8th CPC has transitioned to a strictly digital format to streamline the review process. Please take note of the following restrictions:
No Paper Copies: Hard copies or paper-based memoranda will not be entertained.
No Emails: Submissions sent via email or as PDF attachments outside the official portal will not be considered.
Structured Format: All suggestions must be submitted via the official online link in the prescribed structured format.
Key Deadlines & Link
To ensure your voice is heard, ensure your submission is completed before the summer deadline.
Note: Early submission is encouraged to avoid last-minute technical traffic on the portal. Ensure all data provided is accurate and follows the structured template provided on the website.
New Delhi | April 28, 2026 — A significant milestone in the journey toward the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations was reached today. In a high-stakes meeting held at the Commission’s newly established office in the Chandralok Building, Janpath, the National Council JCM (Staff Side), led by General Secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra, met with commission officials to advocate for the interests of millions of central government employees and pensioners.
The Meeting Highlights
The session, which commenced at 11:00 a.m., lasted for approximately 90 minutes. According to updates shared by Shiva Gopal Mishra on X (formerly Twitter), the interaction was marked by a “positive and cooperative atmosphere.”
Key highlights of the discussion included:
Memorandum Presentation: The JCM Staff Side formally presented the major issues outlined in their comprehensive memorandum, which includes demands for a revised fitment factor and minimum basic pay.
Employee & Pensioner Welfare: Detailed discussions were held on critical topics directly impacting the financial well-being and service conditions of both current employees and retirees.
Serious Consideration: Mishra noted that the Commission heard the Staff Side’s points with “seriousness,” signaling a respectful start to the structured consultation phase.
As the consultation process picks up pace, the JCM Staff Side remains firm on its core proposals. While various figures have circulated in recent weeks, the formal demand remains centered on:
A Fitment Factor of 3.83.
A revised Minimum Basic Pay of ₹69,000.
Enhancements to annual increments and pension benefits.
Looking Ahead
This meeting is part of a three-day intensive interaction window (April 28–30) scheduled by the 8th Pay Commission to engage with various unions and associations. Shiva Gopal Mishra emphasized that this is just the beginning.
“Moving forward, through similar meetings, we will continue to firmly present all our issues,” Mishra stated, reassuring the workforce that the JCM will remain steadfast in its advocacy until a fair and just pay structure is achieved.
आज दिल्ली के चंद्रलोक बिल्डिंग स्थित 8वें वेतन आयोग के कार्यालय में आयोग के साथ नेशनल काउंसिल JCM (स्टाफ साइड) की एक महत्वपूर्ण बैठक हुई। यह बैठक सुबह 11 बजे प्रारंभ होकर लगभग डेढ़ घंटे तक चली। इस बैठक में कर्मचारियों के मेमोरंडम से जुड़े सभी प्रमुख मुद्दों को मजबूती से रखने के… pic.twitter.com/t92j0Bi03D
No. 1/1(ii)/2026-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi. Dated the 22nd April, 2026.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/4(ii)/2025-E.II(B) dated 6th October, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 257% to 262% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01st January, 2026.
2.The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(3)/2008- E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3.The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
Hindi version is attached.
(Manoj Kumar Jain) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tel: 011 2401 1946
All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India (as per standard distribution list) Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc. (as per standard endorsement list).
No. 1/1(iii)/2026-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi. Dated the 22nd April, 2026.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/4(iii)/2025-E.II(B) dated 6th October, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 474% to 483% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 18th January, 2026.
2.The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(13)/97-E.II(B) dated 3 October, 1997 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3.The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
Hindi version is attached.
Sd/- (Manoj Kumar Jain) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tel: 011 2401 1946
To,
All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India (as per standard distribution list)
Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc. (as per standard endorsement list).
Dearness Relief to Central Government Pensioners from January 2026 : DOPPW O.M
No.42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Date: 24th April, 2026
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: – Release of an additional installment of Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners – Revised rate with effect from 01st January, 2026 – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D) dated 8th October, 2025 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 58% to 60% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/additional family pension) w.e.f. 01st January, 2026.
2. These rates of DR will be applicable to all Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Civilian Pensioners/ Family Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates; Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners; All India Service Pensioners/Family Pensioners; Pensioners who are in receipt of Provisional Pension and also to those Pensioners/Family Pensioners covered under this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.II dated 23rd June, 2017 and para 6 of this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11th September, 2017.
3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
4. The offices of Accountant General and authorized Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of Dearness Relief on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions in view of Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s letter No. 528- TA, II/34-80-II dated 23rd April, 1981 and Reserve Bank of India’s Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated 21st May, 1981.
5. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
6. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.1I(B) dated 22nd April, 2026.
Hindi version will follow.
Sd/- (Dr. Pramod Kumar) Director
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.
Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/UTs.
CMDs/CPPCs of all authorized Pension Disbursing Banks.
C&AG of India, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.
As a result of the Dearness Allowance hike, there will be a corresponding increase in the Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and total salary.
7th CPC Transport Allowance
As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Transport Allowance will also increase based on the latest Dearness Allowance percentage
7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance
The central government implemented the 7th Pay Commission Transport Allowance and released Office Memorandum No.21/5/2017-E.II (B) dated 7th July 2017, in addition to this OM, FinMin also released another Office Memorandum on 2nd August 2017 O.M No.21/5/2017-E.II(B) with partial modification on Transport Allowance to CG Employees for the pay of Rs.24200/- & above in Pay Level 1 & 2
A 7th CPC salary calculator is an online tool that helps you estimate your monthly in-hand salary based on the 7th CPC pay commission recommendations. These calculators consider various factors that influence your pay, including:
Pay Level and Grade Pay: The 7th CPC pay matrix categorizes employees into pay levels and assigns a corresponding grade pay.
Basic Pay: This is the pre-revised basic pay you received as of December 31st, 2015.
Fitment Factor: The 7th CPC multiplied the basic pay by a factor (currently 2.57) to arrive at the revised basic pay.
Dearness Allowance (DA): This is a cost-of-living adjustment added to the basic pay, and the percentage is periodically revised by the government.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): This allowance depends on the city you work in and your pay level.
