Bihar Government Approves DA Hike for Employees and Pensioners
DA hike in Bihar: Samrat Choudhary govt announces DA, DR hike for employees, pensioners— Check new rates, effective date
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The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, has approved a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for state employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2026. The increase ranges from 5 to 9 percentage points depending on the pay commission, marking a significant financial decision for the new administration.
- 01DA for 6th Central Pay Commission employees raised from 257% to 262%.
- 02DA for 5th Central Pay Commission employees increased from 474% to 483%.
- 03DA for 7th Central Pay Commission employees raised from 58% to 60%.
- 04The new rates will be effective from January 1, 2026.
- 05This decision is one of the first major actions by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's government.
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The Bihar government has announced a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for state employees and pensioners, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. The increase varies based on the pay commission: employees under the 6th Central Pay Commission will see their DA rise from 257% to 262%, while those under the 5th Central Pay Commission will experience a jump from 474% to 483%. For employees under the 7th Central Pay Commission, the DA will increase from 58% to 60%. This decision comes shortly after Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary took office on April 15, following the resignation of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The announcement marks a significant financial move for the new government as it seeks to address the demands of state employees. Meanwhile, the West Bengal government is also set to discuss similar DA adjustments in an upcoming cabinet meeting.
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The DA hike will provide additional financial support to state employees and pensioners, potentially improving their purchasing power and living standards.
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