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Bank employees DA hike from May 1 2026 what monthly increase to expect
Economy
Published on 2 May 2026
DA jumps to 25.70%—so how much more monthly?
Bank employees’ take-home pay is set to rise slightly after the government increased Dearness Allowance effective May 1, 2026. DA has been revised to 25.70%, up 0.70 percentage points from 25% in the previous quarter. The change will impact salaries across different stages, scales, and basic pay, with adjustments applicable for the May–July period.
- Government raised Dearness Allowance effective May 1, 2026
- DA revised to 25.70%, up from 25% previously
- A 0.70% increase will reflect in May to July pay
- Monthly salary impact varies across pay scales and basic pay
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