Tamil Nadu Raises DA From 60% To 63%, Benefiting 16 Lakh
Tamil Nadu's DA hike from 60% to 63% benefits 16 lakh employees, teachers and pensioners from July 2026, costing Rs 1,858 crore annually.
T.N. govt. raises DA for its employees from 60% to 63%
A total of 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners will benefit from the dearness allowance (DA) increase announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday.
The revision takes effect from July 2026, according to a State government press release, which set out the revised rate for Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers.
Revised rate follows Central increase
The State government has increased DA from 60% to 63%, following a similar increase for Central government employees from July 2026. The revised allowance for Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers will apply from the same date as the Central increase.
The hike will cost the government ₹1,858 crore a year, the release said. “This will help them celebrate Deepavali happily,” the government release added.
Published - October 31, 2026 11:55 pm IST.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
What is the revised dearness allowance rate in Tamil Nadu?
The Tamil Nadu government has raised dearness allowance (DA) from 60% to 63%, an increase of 3 percentage points.
Who will benefit from the Tamil Nadu DA increase?
A total of 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners and family pensioners will benefit.
When does the revised DA rate take effect?
The revised rate takes effect from July 2026, matching the effective date of a similar increase for Central government employees.
How much will the DA increase cost the Tamil Nadu government?
The DA increase will cost the State government ₹1,858 crore annually, according to its press release.
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