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Punjab State Employees Earn Up to 70% More Than Central Staff, Says Government
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 02:18 PM
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Punjab government claims that state employees earn up to 70% more than central government staff, even though they receive lower Dearness Allowance benefits.
Punjab government has announced that salaries of state employees are up to 70% higher than those of central government employees, despite the state offering lower Dearness Allowance (DA) benefits.
The statement points out a significant disparity in compensation structures between state and central civil services. While state employees receive a higher basic pay, their DA is comparatively lower, yet their overall earnings remain higher than those of their central counterparts.
The announcement was reported by Mid-Day. No additional details were provided regarding the specific salary components or the policy rationale behind the pay structure, leaving questions about its long‑term sustainability.
The statement points out a significant disparity in compensation structures between state and central civil services. While state employees receive a higher basic pay, their DA is comparatively lower, yet their overall earnings remain higher than those of their central counterparts.
The announcement was reported by Mid-Day. No additional details were provided regarding the specific salary components or the policy rationale behind the pay structure, leaving questions about its long‑term sustainability.