Overview
- Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for serving state employees that the government has made retroactive to January 2026.
- The state also raised Dearness Relief for pensioners by 2%, with that increase effective from July 2026 rather than January.
- Arrears for January through September 2026 will be paid in three equal monthly instalments as a fiscal-management step instead of a single lump sum.
- The first enhanced DA payment will be given in cash with the October salary credited in November and the higher amount will be reflected in monthly pay thereafter.
- A formal Finance Department order setting exact rates and implementation mechanics is pending and employee unions are pressing the government to expedite full arrears payments.