The Haryana government on Friday announced a 3 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners. The DA has increased from earlier 55 percent to 58 percent. The revised DA came into effect from July 1, 2025, and employees are expected to receive the enhanced amount with their November salary. This move comes as relief for thousands of state workers amid rising inflation.
6 Lakh Beneficiaries to Gain
Nearly 6 lakh beneficiaries, including 3 lakh regular employees and 3 lakh pensioners, will benefit from the revision, reported FPJ. The state finance department issued an official order confirming the increase. The hike aligns with the central government’s periodic DA revisions, ensuring state employees remain shielded from inflationary pressures.
The government also clarified that the enhanced rate of DA and DR shall be paid with the pay and pension for the month of October, while the arrears for the months of July to September shall be paid in November. The revised DA and DR (Dearness Relief) will be applicable to both serving employees and pensioners, including family pensioners.
Rounding Off Rule for Simplified Calculation
According to the new directive, 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. This rule ensures simplified and fair adjustments in the salary and pension calculations for all beneficiaries.
This marks the second DA revision in 2025. Earlier in April, the state had increased DA from 53 percent to 55 percent, a 2 percent rise. The current 3 percent hike is one percent higher than the previous revision, reflecting the government’s commitment to employee welfare.
Impact on Monthly Salary
An increase in DA directly boosts the monthly salary since DA is calculated as a percentage of basic pay. For example, if an employee’s basic salary is Rs 20,000, the rise from 55 percent to 58 percent DA will add around Rs 600 per month.
The Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) are intended to offset the impact of inflation — DA is provided to employees, while DR is given to pensioners, ensuring financial protection for all state beneficiaries.