7 percent DA hike for State government employees: When will they get the money?

Good news arrived before the end of November. The government also made a significant announcement regarding outstanding DA arrears and the effective date of the new DA rate.

The government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees by 7% to support their welfare.

The state recently issued a notification announcing a 7% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees.

The notification states a 7% DA increase for state government employees under the Sixth Pay Commission.

The Dearness Allowance (DA), previously at 239%, has now been increased to 246% for state government employees.

The state has announced that the new DA rate of 246% will be effective from the current month, benefiting state government employees.

The increased DA rate of 246% will be effective from July 1, 2024, and will be reflected in the upcoming salary payments for state government employees.

Employees will receive the increased DA with their November salaries. An update on DA arrears was also provided.

The government announced that the outstanding DA from July to October will be paid to state government employees along with their upcoming salary payments.

The government announced that the outstanding DA from July to October will be paid in January 2025, along with the salary for that month.

Employees under the Sixth Pay Commission will receive their arrears, covering the DA increase from July to October, at the start of the new year.