The Department of Public Enterprises has announced a revision in Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) for executives and non-unionised supervisors working in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).
New IDA Rates Effective October 1
Under the order dated October 27, 2026, employees covered by the 2017 pay scale will receive IDA at 59.1%, up from the earlier 55.7%.
The revised rates for other pay scales are:
- 1997 pay scale: 489.5%
- 2007 pay scale: 249.2%
- 2017 pay scale: 59.1%
Who Will Benefit?
The revision covers eligible board-level and below-board-level executives and non-unionised supervisors in CPSEs.
What Does This Mean?
The revised allowance is intended to help eligible public sector employees manage inflation-related expenses. The applicable benefit depends on the employee’s pay scale and service category.
The revised rates apply retrospectively from October 1, 2026.
