Tue Jan 13 02:10:00 UTC 2026: ### Telangana Government Announces Dearness Allowance (DA) Hike for State Employees
The Story:
The Telangana government has announced a 3.64% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees, effective from July 1, 2024. The increased DA will be paid with the January salary, disbursed on February 1, 2026. Arrears from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, will be deposited into employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts.
For employees retiring before April 30, 2026, DA arrears will be paid in 30 equal installments. For those employed after September 1, 2004, under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), 10% of the arrears will be deposited into their PRAN accounts, with the remaining 90% paid in 30 equal installments starting February 1, 2026. Pensioners will receive the increased Dearness Relief (DR) along with their February 1, 2026, payment, and existing DR arrears will be paid in 30 equal installments.
Key Points:
- DA hiked by 3.64% for Telangana government employees.
- Effective from July 1, 2024.
- Increased DA paid with January salary on February 1, 2026.
- Arrears from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, deposited into GPF accounts.
- Differential payment schemes for employees based on retirement date and pension scheme.
Key Takeaways:
- The Telangana government is fulfilling its commitment to adjust employee compensation in line with inflation.
- Phased disbursement of arrears indicates a measured approach to managing state finances.
- The differential treatment of CPS employees regarding arrears reflects the structure of the contributory pension scheme.
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