DA & Salary: Punjab Government Announces 3% Dearness Allowance Hike for Employees and Pensioners

The Punjab government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, bringing festive-season relief to thousands of families. The decision is expected to benefit approximately 7.5 lakh employees and pensioners across the state.

Revised DA to Benefit 7.5 Lakh People

The additional DA will provide financial support to serving government employees as well as retired personnel receiving pensions.

The increase is aimed at helping beneficiaries manage the impact of rising living costs.

The announcement covers both government employees and pensioners, making it an important salary and retirement-benefit update.

Increased DA from November Salary

According to the announcement, the revised DA will be paid along with November salaries, which are scheduled to be credited in December. Pensioners will also receive the enhanced amount with their December pension payment.

Government Estimates ₹330 Crore Additional Expense

The Punjab government expects the 3% DA increase to create an additional financial burden of approximately ₹330 crore.

The decision is expected to offer additional monthly financial support to employees and pensioners while improving their ability to manage household expenses.

What Employees Should Know

The announcement is specifically for Punjab government employees and pensioners.

It should not be confused with the separate DA revision approved for central government employees.

For central government employees, the DA rate has already increased from 60% to 63%, effective July 1, 2026.

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