timesofindia.indiatimes.com · DistrictNews · 2026-09-05
Punjab government to hike DA of 85,000 employees from 42 to 60 pc: Minister
Punjab government to hike DA of 85,000 employees from 42 to 60 pc: Minister Aman Arora. The announcement is significant as employees recruited after July 17, 2020 were getting a pay equivalent to the Central pay scales, along with 42 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) These were much lower than the pay scales of employees recruited before July 2020, who were paid as per the Punjab Pay Commission. Chandigarh, Punjab government will raise the Dearness Allowance of around 85,000 government employees recruited after July 17, 2020 by 18 per cent to 60 per cent, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said on Friday.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Punjab government to hike DA of 85,000 employees from 42 to 60 pc: Minister Aman Arora.
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