5% Increase to Be Paid with October Salary in November; Arrears to Be Released Separately
Shimla, October 23, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and officers from 45 per cent to 50 per cent, providing a 5 per cent hike, according to an office memorandum issued by the Finance (Regulations) Department on October 23, 2026.
The revised DA will benefit employees governed by the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2022. The order will also apply to officers of the All India Services and state government employees covered under University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scales.
According to the memorandum, the additional DA will be paid in cash along with the October 2026 salary, payable in November 2026.
Arrears to Be Paid Separately
The government has also clarified that DA arrears accruing from July 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024, up to September 30, 2026, will be paid separately as per the procedure to be prescribed through subsequent orders.
The memorandum further states that existing terms and conditions governing DA payments will remain applicable. Amounts involving a fraction of 50 paise or more will be rounded up to the next rupee, while fractions below 50 paise will be ignored.
The order has been issued by the Finance Department of the Himachal Pradesh government for implementation by the concerned departments.
