There is good news for officers and non-unionized supervisors working in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, has announced revised Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) rates.
The new IDA rates came into effect from July 1, 2026, and will increase the salaries of eligible employees.
New IDA Rates for Different Pay Scales
The revised IDA rates vary according to the employee’s pay scale. Here are the latest rates:
2017 Pay Scale: IDA increased to 55.7%
2007 Pay Scale: IDA revised to 241.7%
1997 Pay Scale: IDA increased to 476.9%
1987 Pay Scale: Fixed at ₹18,298, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) average level of ₹9,854
These revised rates are applicable from July 1, 2026.
How Much Will Your Salary Increase?
The IDA hike will increase the take-home salary of eligible CPSE employees. The exact increase depends on your basic pay and the pay scale you fall under.
For example, if an employee under the 2017 pay scale has a basic salary of ₹50,000, the new IDA at 55.7% will be ₹27,850. Employees with different basic salaries and pay scales will receive increases accordingly.
What is IDA?
Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) is an allowance paid to employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises to help offset the impact of inflation. It is revised periodically based on changes in the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI).
Unlike central government employees, who receive Dearness Allowance (DA), CPSE employees receive IDA, which follows a separate calculation system.
Revised Rates to Be Implemented Immediately
The Department of Public Enterprises has directed all administrative ministries and departments to implement the revised IDA rates in all CPSEs under their control with immediate effect.
Eligible employees can expect the increased allowance to be reflected in their salary as per the new rates effective July 1, 2026.
