Employee Salaries in Chandigarh Rise by Up to 10%; 20,000 Employees to get Benefit

June 4, 2026

Salaries for employees in Chandigarh have increased by 6% to 10%. This will benefit 20,000 employees working under the Chandigarh Administration—both those on regular payrolls and those working through outsourcing agencies. To implement this, the Administration has released the new DC rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year. These new orders came into effect on April 1, 2026, and will remain valid until March 31, 2027.

According to the Administration, employees engaged every month will now receive full wages for government holidays as well. Furthermore, employees who have completed five years of service will be granted an additional 2% increment over the basic DC rate.

Consequently, the lowest monthly salary has now been fixed at ₹18,058 for a Watch Room Duty Operator, while the highest has been set at ₹86,703 for a Psychiatrist. Additionally, the standard duty duration will remain eight hours.

How ​​Employees Completing 5 Years of Service Will Benefit
The Administration has revised these rates, implementing increases for employees across more than 560 different categories. As per the official notification, employees who have completed five years of continuous service in their respective positions by March 31, 2026, will receive an additional 2% increment over their basic DC rate.

A significant feature of this provision is that even if an employee’s contractor or agency changed during this period, their service will still be deemed continuous. This additional 2% benefit will be calculated based on the salary drawn during the 2025-26 financial year.

No Salary Hike for These Employees
According to the order, there are certain categories of employees whose salaries have not been increased. These include positions such as Assistant Lecturer, Bearer, Clock Room Attendant, Consultant, Desk Helper, Guest Trainer, and Tax Collector. The Administration has stated that since the corresponding Grade Pay for these positions is not available under the 7th Pay Commission framework—and as no recommendations were received from the respective departments—their rates have, for the time being, been retained at the previous levels (those applicable to the 2025-26 financial year). However, these can be reviewed upon receipt of details from the department.