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Bihar Government Raises Dearness Allowance for State Employees and Pensioners
✍️ Udaipur Kiran
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:16 PM
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The Bihar state administration has announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its salaried staff and pensioners, effective from the latest revision cycle.
Patna, Bihar – The state government issued an official notification today confirming an increase in Dearness Allowance for all government employees and pensioners. The revised DA rate, which is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index, will be applied from the next payroll cycle, ensuring higher take‑home pay for the beneficiaries.
The decision aligns with the central government's periodic DA revisions and aims to offset the rising cost of living for public‑sector workers. Departmental heads have been instructed to update the payroll software and inform staff about the new rates.
Union representatives welcomed the move, stating that the increment will provide much‑needed relief to retirees who depend solely on pension income. The government has not disclosed the exact percentage increase, but sources indicate it follows the standard formula used nationwide.
The notification also reiterates that the revised DA will be reflected in the upcoming salary disbursement for employees and the next pension payment for retirees, with no impact on other salary components.
The decision aligns with the central government's periodic DA revisions and aims to offset the rising cost of living for public‑sector workers. Departmental heads have been instructed to update the payroll software and inform staff about the new rates.
Union representatives welcomed the move, stating that the increment will provide much‑needed relief to retirees who depend solely on pension income. The government has not disclosed the exact percentage increase, but sources indicate it follows the standard formula used nationwide.
The notification also reiterates that the revised DA will be reflected in the upcoming salary disbursement for employees and the next pension payment for retirees, with no impact on other salary components.