Bank employees have received good news as their Dearness Allowance (DA) has been increased. This move will directly raise their monthly salary and improve overall income.
The new DA has been revised to 25.70 percent, up from the earlier 25 percent. This means a rise of 0.70 percent.
The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the first three months of 2026. Since DA is calculated on basic salary, even a small change can impact take-home pay.
Salary Increase at Different Levels
The effect of this DA hike can be seen across various salary levels. Employees at the starting level, Stage 1 of Scale I, with a basic salary of ₹48,480, will see an increase of around ₹435. Their DA will now reach approximately ₹15,979.
At Stage 10, where the basic salary is ₹67,160, employees will get an increase of about ₹601 per month. This means a noticeable rise in their monthly earnings.
Bigger Benefits for Higher Salary Levels
Employees in higher stages will benefit even more. At Stage 15, with a basic salary of ₹80,560, the salary will increase by around ₹719.
Those at Stage 20, earning ₹93,960 as basic pay, will get an increase of about ₹838. Meanwhile, employees at the top level, Stage 25, with a basic salary of ₹108,260, will see a rise of nearly ₹965 per month.
Comparison with Central Government Employees
It is important to note that this increase is slightly lower than the recent hike for central government employees. The government recently raised DA from 58 percent to 60 percent, which is a 2 percent increase.
Even though the hike for bank employees is smaller, it still provides a steady boost to their income and helps them manage rising expenses better.