Dearness allowance for Tamil Nadu govt staff members, instructors treked by 2%
ET OnlineLast Updated: May 14, 2026, 02:41:00 PM IST
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday revealed a 2 percent walking in Dearness Allowance( DA)for state 
civil servant and instructors, offering an income increase to lakhs of recipients throughout the state. The modified allowance is anticipated to increase the monetary problem on the state exchequer however comes as relief for staff members amidst increasing living expenses.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday revealed a 2 percent walking in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state civil servant and instructors, supplying a wage increase to lakhs of recipients throughout the state. The federal government has actually treked the DA from 58 % to 60 %.
“The dearness allowance currently at 58 percent for government officials and teachers will be increased to 60 percent from 01.01.2026, announced Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay,” stated Tamil Nadu’s Department of Information and Public Relations.
“Approximately 16 lakh Government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners will benefit from this increase. This will result in an additional annual expenditure of Rs 1,230 crore for the Government. The Government will allocate the necessary additional funds for the welfare of Government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners,” stated the federal government.