Government employees and staff of Madhya Pradesh will receive good news: the government intends to increase their Dearness Allowance (DA) by 2 percent. This increase will affect not only future salaries but also the payment of arrears for the period from January to September.
However, the entire arrears amount for nine months will not be paid in a lump sum. The government plans to distribute this amount in equal parts over three payment periods. Furthermore, the increased Dearness Allowance will be included in the October salary, which will be disbursed in November.
The government plans to raise the Dearness Allowance for employees and officials by 2%. This increase will be effective from January 2026. The Dearness Allowance (DA) is an amount provided to government workers to compensate for the impact of rising inflation, calculated based on their basic salary. An increase in this allowance means an increase in the monthly salary of the workers.
Regarding the arrears for the period from January to September, the government will ensure the payment of these nine months' arrears in three equal monthly installments. Thus, workers will not receive the full amount at once but will receive it in stages over three months. On the other hand, the October salary will include a payment with the increased Dearness Allowance. The October salary will be received in November, allowing workers to start benefiting from the increased allowance in their regular pay.
This decision is not limited to working employees; it also extends to pensioners of Madhya Pradesh. The Dearness Allowance (DR) for pensioners will be increased by 2%. For pensioners, this increase will take effect from July 2026, leading to an increase in the Dearness Allowance they receive in their pensions. Thanks to this government announcement, both workers and pensioners will find relief. Workers will receive the arrears for the period from January to September in three parts, while the increased Dearness Allowance will be added to the October salary.
