The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees ahead of Diwali. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has also approved a 2% hike in Dearness Relief (DR) for state pensioners, bringing financial relief to lakhs of serving and retired government employees.
Along with the revised allowance, the government has announced that employees will receive pending DA arrears for nine months, covering January 2026 to September 2026. The outstanding amount will be distributed in three separate installments.
MP DA Hike 2026: Employees to Get 2% Higher Allowance
Under the latest decision, the Dearness Allowance for Madhya Pradesh government employees and officials will increase by 2%. The revised rate will be effective from January 1, 2026.
This decision is expected to provide additional financial support to employees dealing with rising household expenses and inflation.
The increased DA will be included in the October salary, which is scheduled to be paid in November 2026. As a result, employees will see the revised allowance reflected in their November salary payment.
Nine Months’ DA Arrears to Be Paid in Three Installments
Another important part of the announcement is the payment of pending DA arrears.
Employees will receive arrears for the nine-month period from January 2026 to September 2026. Instead of releasing the entire outstanding amount together, the state government will distribute the arrears in three installments.
This will allow eligible employees to receive the pending financial benefits for the period covered by the revised DA.
Pensioners to Receive 2% Dearness Relief Increase
The Madhya Pradesh government has also announced relief for retired state government employees.
Under the decision, Dearness Relief (DR) for state pensioners will be increased by 2%, effective from July 2026. The revised benefit will be reflected in the pensions of eligible retired employees.
The announcement is expected to provide additional financial support to pensioners along with the DA benefits being extended to serving government employees.
With the latest decision, both serving employees and retired government personnel in Madhya Pradesh are set to receive higher allowance benefits. Employees will also be able to receive their pending nine months’ DA arrears through three installments.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only and is based on the reported announcement regarding the Madhya Pradesh DA and DR revision. Actual payment dates, revised allowance rates and arrears schedules will depend on official government orders and applicable conditions. Employees and pensioners should refer to notifications issued by the Madhya Pradesh government for confirmation of their benefits.