The Centre approves a 3% DA hike effective July 1, 2026. Check the revised 63% rate, salary-wise increase, arrears and benefits for 1.16 crore employees and pensioners. Cabinet approves a 3 per cent DA hike to 63 per cent from July 1, 2026, benefiting 48 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners, alongside three major schemes., Personal Finance, Times.