Dearness allowance for state government employees rises from 58% to 60%, with pensioners also receiving a 2% increase effective January 1, 2026.
Dearness allowance for state government employees has been increased by 2 percent. The dearness allowance now stands at 60 percent, up from 58 percent. A similar 2 percent increase has also been announced for the T.I. of pensioners.The hike comes with retrospective effect from January 1, 2026. The increased dearness allowance and T.I. will be paid in cash along with the current month’s salary and pension.This decision will directly benefit approximately 8.5 lakh state government employees and pensioners. The additional amount will help them manage rising living costs more effectively.
Dearness Allowance Hike: Key Details
The 2 percent increase in dearness allowance applies to all eligible state government employees. Pensioners will receive the matching rise in their T.I. Both changes follow the same timeline and payment method.Payments will be cleared in the ongoing month without any delay. Since the increase is retrospective from the start of the year, the due arrears for previous months will also be included in this payout.
The move brings financial relief to a large number of families. With around 8.5 lakh beneficiaries, the dearness allowance adjustment is expected to improve monthly cash flow for employees and pensioners across the state.No further procedural steps are required from employees or pensioners. The updated dearness allowance will reflect automatically in their salary and pension credits this month.
