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Himachal Pradesh Announces 5% DA Hike, October Arrears to be Paid in November
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has approved a 5% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees and will settle October arrears in the November salary cycle.
The Himachal Pradesh state administration announced a uniform 5% rise in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its salaried workforce. The increase is slated to take effect from the next payroll cycle, ensuring that all eligible employees receive the higher allowance without delay.
In addition to the DA hike, the government confirmed that pending arrears for the month of October will be cleared when the November salary is processed. This move aims to address the backlog of dues and provide timely financial relief to staff across various departments.
The decision was communicated through an official circular issued by the state’s finance department, which outlined the calculation method for the DA increment and the schedule for arrears settlement. No further changes to other salary components were indicated at this stage.
In addition to the DA hike, the government confirmed that pending arrears for the month of October will be cleared when the November salary is processed. This move aims to address the backlog of dues and provide timely financial relief to staff across various departments.
The decision was communicated through an official circular issued by the state’s finance department, which outlined the calculation method for the DA increment and the schedule for arrears settlement. No further changes to other salary components were indicated at this stage.