DA Hike Full List 2026: Check State-Wise Dearness Allowance and Relief Updates for Employees and Pensioners
Several state governments across India have announced dearness allowance and relief hikes for employees and pensioners to offset inflation, with revisions ranging up to 20 per cent to support workers. Scroll below to see the DA hike in Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, West Bengal and other states across the country.
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Several state governments have rolled out dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) hikes for state employees and pensioners, providing financial adjustments to offset inflation and rising living costs. Implemented following central benchmarks, these revisions vary across jurisdictions, with multiple states updating basic pay components and distributing arrears to mitigate economic pressures on public sector workers.
Overview of State DA Revisions
State administrations have adopted distinct schedules and percentage increases to revise employee compensation structures throughout the year, reports Livemint. 8th Pay Commission News: NC-JCM and BPMS Demand up to INR 72,000 Minimum Basic Pay and 6% Annual Increments.
| State | DA/DR Adjustment Details | Effective Date / Implementation |
| Punjab | Notified an 8 per cent hike, rolled out in two instalments of 4 per cent each. | September / October |
| Andhra Pradesh | Approved a combined 4.55 per cent DA hike across two delayed revisions (2.73 per cent and 1.82 per cent). | September 2026 (Arrears in 2027–2028) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Increased DA and DR by 2 per cent, raising basic pay allocation to 60 per cent. | January 1, 2026 |
| Assam | Approved a 2-percentage-point increase, raising DA from 58 per cent to 60%. | May (Immediate effect) |
| Bihar | Raised DA by 5 percentage points (257 per cent to 262 per cent) for 6th CPC and 2 per cent for 7th CPC. | January 1, 2026 |
| Maharashtra | Approved INR 800 crore in DA arrears and a 2 per cent DR increase for retired All India Services officers. | Retroactive payment schedules |
| Odisha | Implemented a 2 per cent increase in DA and DR for employees and pensioners, lifting rates to 60 per cent. | January 1, 2026 |
| Sikkim | Announced a 2 per cent hike in DA and DR for state personnel. | January 1, 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu | Hiked DA by 2 per cent for state staff, teachers, and pensioners, allocating 60 per cent of basic salary. | January 1, 2026 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Approved a 2 per cent DA and DR hike, taking allowances to 60 per cent of basic pay for nearly 16 lakh beneficiaries. | January 1, 2026 |
| West Bengal | Increased DA and DR by 20 per cent for employees and pensioners, moving the component to 38 per cent. | October |
Significance and Broader Context
Dearness allowance adjustments serve as a vital mechanism to counter inflationary pressures, directly modifying the purchasing power of government personnel. Because foundational DA percentages influence auxiliary financial calculations - such as provident fund contributions, gratuity, and pensions - these state-level revisions deliver substantial impacts on overall employee remuneration packages nationwide.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 29, 2026 12:28 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
