A 3% DA hike could add Rs 50,000 to gratuity payouts for government employees

A reported 3% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for government employees would also raise the base used to calculate gratuity. Because gratuity is tied to salary, the higher base can translate into an additional payout of around Rs 50,000 for eligible staff. The impact depends on an individual's last drawn pay and length of service. The figure is an illustrative estimate based on how the calculation works rather than an official announcement of the final amount.