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West Bengal Announces 38% Dearness Allowance Increase for State Employees from Oct 1
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 06:34 PM
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The West Bengal government has notified a 38% hike in dearness allowance and corresponding wage increase for its employees, effective 1 October.
The West Bengal government has officially notified a 38% increase in the dearness allowance for all state employees.
The decision, announced by the state’s finance department, means that the allowance will be raised from the current rate to a new level that reflects the higher cost of living.
The revised allowance and the associated wage hike will take effect from 1 October 2024, as per the notification issued by the government.
The move is expected to boost the purchasing power of public servants and is part of the state’s broader effort to improve employee welfare.
The decision, announced by the state’s finance department, means that the allowance will be raised from the current rate to a new level that reflects the higher cost of living.
The revised allowance and the associated wage hike will take effect from 1 October 2024, as per the notification issued by the government.
The move is expected to boost the purchasing power of public servants and is part of the state’s broader effort to improve employee welfare.