The Rajasthan government has announced a significant increase in Dearness Allowance rates, bringing welcome relief to state government employees and pensioners.
The latest 3% hike has elevated the DA from 50% to 53%, benefiting over 15.38 lakh government employees and pensioners.
Key Changes in Rajasthan DA Rates
The new DA rate of 53% will be implemented retrospectively from July 1, 2024. While the increased amount from July to October 2024 will be credited to employee GPF accounts, the cash benefit will commence from November 1, 2024, reflecting in December salary payments.
Beneficiary Categories
- 3.61 lakh government pensioners
- 1.96 lakh family pensioners
- 1.38 lakh gazetted officers
- 8.42 lakh non-gazetted employees
Rajathan Dearness Allowance Implementation Chart
The DA rates in Rajasthan have seen steady growth under the 7th Pay Commission in connection with Central Government DA Rates, and here is the table of Dearness Allowance (DA) rates for Rajasthan government employees from January 1, 2017:
| Effective Date | DA Increase (%) | Total DA Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2017 | 4 | 4 |
| 01/07/2017 | 1 | 5 |
| 01/01/2018 | 2 | 7 |
| 01/07/2018 | 2 | 9 |
| 01/01/2019 | 3 | 12 |
| 01/07/2019 | 5 | 17 |
| 01/01/2020 | – | 17 |
| 01/07/2020 | – | 17 |
| 01/01/2021 | – | 17 |
| 01/07/2021 | 14 | 31 |
| 01/01/2022 | 3 | 34 |
| 01/07/2022 | 4 | 38 |
| 01/01/2023 | 4 | 42 |
| 01/07/2023 | 4 | 46 |
| 01/01/2024 | 4 | 50 |
| July 2024 | 3 | 53 |
This table reflects the periodic adjustments made to the DA rates to help government employees cope with inflation.
The implementation of revised DA rates often coincides with changes in other government allowances and benefits. Understanding the complete structure of government compensation, including House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other special allowances, helps employees better plan their finances. These allowances work together to provide comprehensive financial support to government employees across different pay scales and geographic locations.
Payment Schedule
The government has directed early salary disbursement for October 2024, scheduling payments for October 30, ahead of Diwali on October 31.
This arrangement ensures employees receive their enhanced benefits before the festival season.
DA Calculation Method
For central government employees, DA is calculated using the formula:
DA% = (Average of AICPI for last 12 months – 115.76) x 100/115.76
The state government follows a similar calculation pattern, adjusting for local economic factors and implementing increases based on inflation trends.
This latest DA hike represents the government’s commitment to supporting its employees amid rising living costs, with the financial implication estimated at approximately Rs 500 crore for the state exchequer