Bihar government increases dearness allowance for employees ahead of Chhath Puja

The Bihar Cabinet has approved a three-percentage-point increase in dearness allowance for state employees and dearness relief for pensioners, effective July 1, 2026. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, ahead of the Chhath Puja celebrations from November 13 to 16. The dearness allowance for employees under the 7th Pay Commission will rise from 60% to 63%, while those under the 5th Pay Commission will see an increase from 483% to 497%. This adjustment will benefit serving employees, pensioners, and family pensioners covered under these pay structures. The increase follows a similar 3% rise announced by the central government earlier this month.