# Keralam DA DR Hike: Rates Up to 37%

> Keralam government hikes DA and DR rates from 35% to 37% for employees and pensioners starting November 2026.
- Title: Keralam DA DR Hike: Rates Up to 37% · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Keralam government hikes DA and DR rates from 35% to 37% for employees and pensioners starting November 2026. Keralam raises DA and DR rates for state…
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- Author: Shivam Shukla
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:39:58+00:00
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- Topics: keralam, dearness allowance, dearness relief, da, dr, government, pensioners, employees, salaries, november 2026, news, india
## Keralam DA DR Hike
Keralam government raises DA and DR rates from 35% to 37% for eligible state government employees and pensioners.
## Payment Start Date
Revised payments begin in November 2026, with arrears covered by separate orders from January 1, 2026.
## Who Benefits
The hike covers state government employees, teachers, full-time contingent staff, and state service pensioners.
## Arrears Clarification
Government will issue separate orders on arrears starting January 1, 2026, following earlier hikes.
## Additional Hikes
Teaching staff covered by UGC, AICTE, and Medical Education schemes get DA hikes from 58% to 60%.
## Why This Matters
The hike provides relief from rising inflation amid geopolitical tensions and will be paid with October 2026 salaries.
## Key takeaway

Keralam raises DA and DR rates for state employees and pensioners by two percentage points, effective November 2026.