Grant of Dearness Relief (DR) in the 5th Central Pay Commission (CPC) series effective from 01.07.2024 in Department of Posts

Issuing Authority: Government of India, Ministry of Communication, Department of Posts (Pension Section).

Reference No.: No. 4-1(6)/2025 - Pension. Date: 28 May 2025.

Addressed To: Heads of Postal Circles, Chief General Managers, Regional Postmasters General, Directors of Accounts, and other relevant officials.

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief (DR) in the 5th Central Pay Commission (CPC) series effective from 01.07.2024 to CPF beneficiaries receiving basic ex-gratia payment.

Enhancement of DR:

• For surviving CPF beneficiaries (retired between 18.11.1960 and 31.12.1985):
• DR increased from 443% to 455% of basic ex-gratia (Rs. 3000, Rs. 1000, Rs. 750, Rs. 650 for Group A, B, C, D respectively) effective 01.07.2024.

For widows/dependent children of deceased CPF beneficiaries (retired/died before 01.01.1986):

• DR increased from 435% to 447% of basic ex-gratia (Rs. 645/month).

For pre-18.11.1960 retirees on CPF benefits:

• DR enhanced for ex-gratia payments of Rs. 654, Rs. 659, Rs. 703, Rs. 965.
• Rounding Off: Fractions of a rupee in DR to be rounded to the next higher rupee.
• Responsibility: Pension disbursing authorities (e.g., nationalized banks) to calculate DR for each case.

Additional Notes:

• Consultation with C&AG of India for Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
• Based on Ministry of Finance OM No. 1/6(2)/2024-E.II(B) dated 07.11.2024.

Hindi version to follow.

Distribution:

• All Ministries/Departments, C&AG, UPSC, State Chief Secretaries, Pension Disbursing Banks, and RBI.

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