Aimed at providing relief amid rising inflation, the UT Administration has notified revised deputy commissioner (DC) rates for 2026-27, granting an increase of nearly 8 per cent in wages for nearly 20,000 temporary employees working in various departments.
As per orders issued by Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav, the revised rates will be applicable from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The Administration has directed all departments to ensure strict implementation of the updated wage structure.
Under the revision, the minimum monthly salary for several categories of workers — including attendants, chowkidars, beldars, cook-cum-helpers, classroom cleaners, bus cleaners, field attendants, washermen, dog catchers and dressers — has been increased from Rs 22,680 to Rs 24,494. Similarly, clerical staff will now receive Rs 32,701, up from Rs 30,850, while the wages of firemen, road inspectors and security guards have been raised from Rs 29,613 to Rs 31,982.
Officials said the revised DC rates would cover employees across government departments, boards, corporations, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies. The notification also extends to eligible workers employed in private institutions under the Administration’s purview.
The rates are applicable for an 8-hour workday and span over 561 different posts, including technical roles such as junior engineers (civil) and medical laboratory technicians.
The Administration has also introduced an additional incentive for experienced workers. Employees completing five years of continuous service on the same post will now be eligible for a 2% additional increment over and above the prescribed DC rates. The decision is aimed at recognising the contribution of experienced workers and encouraging continuity in service.
However, employee unions have been demanding a 12-15% hike in DC rates. A memorandum in this regard had been earlier submitted to the Administration. Last year, the latter had approved a 5% increase in DC rates. Despite the modest hike this year, officials maintain that the revision is a step towards balancing employee welfare with administrative feasibility.
