DA hike update: This state increases dearness allowance by 3%, check revised DA, who benefits and what changes
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Chhattisgarh government on Sunday announced a 3 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The recent increase took the total DA to 58 percent of basic pay.
Published: January 12, 2026 2:04 PM IST
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DA hike update: This state increases dearness allowance by 3%, check revised DA, who benefits and what changes
DA Hike Update: What comes as great headlines for government employees and pensioners of Chhattisgarh, as the state government has announced a hike in the dearness allowance by three percent, taking the total DA to 58 percent of the basic pay. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai informed about the decision on Sunday. This will benefit nearly 3.9 lakh employees amid rising living costs.
How Much DA Has Chhattisgarh Government Increased?
As per the announcement, the state government has hiked the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 3 percentage points, from 55 percent to 58 percent of basic pay. Earlier, it was raised by 2 percent in August 2025.
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