Haryana hikes DA, DR by 3% for employees, pensioners

The decision will benefit nearly 5.4 lakh state employees and pensioners, costing the exchequer ₹545 crore in FY 2026-27.

Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday announced a three-percentage-point increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners.

The move benefits roughly 2.78 lakh regular state government employees and 2.6 lakh pensioners.

Effective retroactively from July 1, 2026, the hike raises DA and DR rates from 60% to 63%, according to an official spokesperson.

The move benefits roughly 2.78 lakh regular state government employees and 2.6 lakh pensioners.

Employees across state boards, corporations, autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings will also receive corresponding benefits.

The rate revision will entail an additional expenditure of ₹545 crore for the state exchequer during the 2026-27 financial year.