The government implements biannual revisions of DA and DR.DA, DR hike: How much will government staff, pensioners benefit? Current Pay Grade (In Rs)Present DA (55% of Basic Pay)New DA (58% of Basic Pay)Hike in DA/month(In Rs)18,0009,90010,44054025,60014,08014,84876830,60016,83017,74891835,40019,47020,5321,06239,90021,94523,1421,19744,90024,69526,0421,34750,50027,77529,2901,51556,90031,29533,0021,707DA, DR hike cheer! The Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for working and retired central government employees on Wednesday. The move will benefit 49 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. This adjustment elevated the rate to 55 percent, benefiting employees and pensioners with additional financial support amidst rising costs.