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State DA hikes Nov 2026: Gujarat, Punjab announce 3% increase; check revised dearness allowance rates, effective date

State DA hikes Nov 2026: Gujarat, Punjab announce 3% increase; check revised dearness allowance rates, effective date

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Gujarat and Punjab announced on 4 November 2026 a 3 percent increase in dearness allowance for state government employees and pensioners. In Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved a 3 percent hike, raising the DA rate from 60 percent to 63 percent with effect from 1 July 2026, and said employees will receive arrears from that date.

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Gujarat and Punjab announced a 3% DA hike for state government employees and pensioners on 4 November 2026. Check the revised rates, arrears and when employees and pensioners will receive the increased amount.

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