Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f 01.07.2011 to the Railway employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC

1. In continuation of Ministry of Railway’s letter of even Number dated 26-04-2011, (PC-VI/256, RBE No. 54/2011) revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 01-01-2011 in respect of Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay (5th CPC Scales), the rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to these categories of employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 115% to 127% w.e.f 01-07-2011. All other conditions as laid down in the Board’s letter dated 17-11-2008 (RBE No. 179/2008) will continue to apply.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.