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Status Alert: July 2026 DA is statistically 63% (pending Cabinet OM). All 8th CPC figures are multi-scenario models.

Editorial & Sourcing Policy

Our editorial mission is to restore trust and transparency to public-sector salary reporting in India. We enforce strict data provenance rules across every article and calculator.

The Four-Tier Status Classification

Every figure stated on this site must carry one of four unambiguous status tags:

Official Gazette / Notified

Statutory notification signed by the President or competent authority (e.g. 7th CPC Revised Pay Rules 2016, 60% DA OM, CCS Commutation Table II).

Expected — Pending Approval

Mathematically confirmed by statutory indices (e.g. 63% July 2026 DA confirmed by AICPI-IW math) awaiting formal Union Cabinet sign-off. Never presented as a final order until notified.

Union Demand (Not Approved)

Formal memorandum or petition submitted by recognized federations (NC-JCM, BPMS, AIDEF). Always accompanied by the disclaimer: "This is a demand, not a decision."

Analyst Estimate / Historical Reference

Economic forecast or historical precedent (e.g. 2.57× 7th CPC factor) provided for comparative analysis.