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.
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