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Uttar Pradesh government hikes DA by 3% for employees

Uttar Pradesh government hikes DA by 3% for employees

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The Uttar Pradesh government announced a hike in dearness allowance for state employees. The Hindu reported the allowance will rise to 63% from 60% effective July 1, 2026. Deccan Herald reported a 5 percent increase covering state government employees, staff in aided educational and technical institutions, regular and full‑time employees of urban local bodies, work‑charged employees and those on UGC pay scales. No other details can be confirmed from the excerpts.

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    Employees will now receive a Dearness Allowance of 63%, up from 60%. The increased rate will be effective from July 1, 2026, the State government said in a statement on November 7

    — The Hindu

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Employees will now receive a Dearness Allowance of 63%, up from 60%. The increased rate will be effective from July 1, 2026, the State government said in a statement on November 7

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