Central government pension holders are eligible to get a dearness allowance. However, under the following circumstances, they won’t get a DA: a) If a pension holder starts a new job. b) If a pension holder gets a new job abroad. However, there are some exceptions too. For example, DA will be applicable if a pensioner stays abroad without employment. Further, pensioners with a new job may get DA, but it will be limited to their last drawn pay.