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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.
In brief
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 employees and pensioners by two percentage points, effective November 2026. Originally reported by mint.
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.
In short
Keralam raises DA and DR rates for state employees and pensioners by two percentage points, effective November 2026.
