Chandigarh, Nov 17 (PTI) – Haryana government employees who are currently drawing salaries under the 5th Pay Commission will receive an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA). The DA rate has been increased from 466 percent to 474 percent of their basic pay, effective from July 1, 2025.
The enhanced DA will be included in the November 2025 salaries. The arrears accumulated from July to October 2025 will be disbursed in December 2025.
Dearness Allowance is intended to help employees and pensioners offset the impact of inflation. DA is provided to employees, while Dearness Relief (DR) is given to pensioners, ensuring financial protection for all state beneficiaries.
In related news, the Haryana government has been actively revising employee benefits and policies. In March 2025, the retirement age for general government employees was raised from 58 to 60 years, while for Group-D (Class IV) employees, it was increased from 60 to 62 years. This decision, implemented with immediate effect, followed an amendment to Rule 3.26 (a) of the Punjab Civil Services Rules.
Furthermore, in October 2025, the Haryana government announced a 3 percent hike in Dearness Allowance for its employees and pensioners, raising it from 55% to 58%, effective July 1, 2025. Nearly 6 lakh beneficiaries, including 3 lakh regular employees and 3 lakh pensioners, will benefit from the revision. The state finance department issued an official order confirming the increase.
The government has also clarified a rounding-off rule for simplified calculations, where any increase of 50 paise or more in the DA calculation will be rounded off to one rupee, while amounts below 50 paise will be ignored.
These revisions reflect the government's commitment to the welfare of its employees and pensioners, ensuring they receive adequate financial support to cope with rising living costs. The Haryana government continues to introduce and upgrade schemes to meet the evolving needs of the people. Several schemes are in place to provide financial support, healthcare access, education, and social welfare. These include pension schemes, scholarships, and farmer assistance plans.
