Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Administration has announced a revision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) rates for the financial year 2025–26.
The updated rates, which reflect an average hike of 5%, will benefit nearly 20,000 contractual and outsourced employees working across various departments, boards, corporations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and autonomous bodies under the UT administration.
The revised rates were notified by the Deputy Commissioner’s office on August 28 and will be effective retrospectively from April 1, 2025.
The decision follows persistent demands from employee associations, including the Joint Action Committee, which had earlier pressed for a 15% hike to address inflation and stagnant wages.
Revised Pay Scales Across Key Roles
While the average increase stands at 5%, certain categories have received hikes ranging from 20% to 25%, depending on the nature of duties and work conditions.
The updated monthly wages for several roles are as follows:
- Beldar: ₹21,600 → ₹22,680
- AC Operator: ₹24,222 → ₹25,433
- Ayushman Mitra: ₹24,222 → ₹30,850
- Book Binder: ₹25,791 → ₹30,850
- Eye Technician: ₹18,058 → ₹25,433
- Clerk-cum-Receptionist: ₹25,791 → ₹30,850
These rates represent the minimum prescribed DC wages based on the pay scales of regular posts.
Departments and institutions may offer additional allowances or perks depending on duty hours, job complexity, and working conditions.
Scope of Implementation and Administrative Discretion
The revised DC rates are available for adoption by all government offices and affiliated institutions under the Chandigarh administration.
However, each organization retains the discretion to implement the new rates based on its internal administrative decisions.
This flexibility allows departments to tailor compensation according to operational needs while maintaining a baseline standard.
The notification also clarifies that the revised rates apply to an eight-hour workday.
For part-time workers, wages will be calculated proportionately on a daily or hourly basis, ensuring fair compensation across employment categories.
Chandigarh UT Employee Demands and Policy Response
The wage revision comes after months of advocacy by employee unions and representatives, who argued that existing DC rates had not kept pace with rising living costs.
The Joint Action Committee submitted formal representations to the administration, citing the need for a meaningful increase to support workers in roles such as sanitation, technical services, clerical support, and healthcare.
Officials acknowledged that the revision was overdue and necessary to maintain parity with regular government posts.
The move is expected to boost morale among outsourced and daily-wage workers, many of whom have faced stagnant earnings despite increased workloads.
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