Dearness Allowance for central government employees and pensioners could reach 67% from January 2027, up from the current 63%. The indicative rate based on August 2026 CPI-IW data stands at 65.03%. Final rate depends on four more monthly CPI-IW readings. A 4% hike would mean up to ₹2,400 extra monthly for employees with ₹60,000 basic pay.