Odisha govt hikes DA by 2% for employees and pensioners

DA increased from 58% to 60%, effective from January 2026
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for lakhs of government employees and pensioners, the Odisha Government has announced a 2 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA).

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today.

With this latest revision, the Dearness Allowance for Odisha state government employees has increased from 58% to 60%. The revised DA will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2026, benefiting employees with arrears for the previous months.

Revised DA to reflect in May 2026 salary

According to the official announcement, the increased DA amount will be paid in cash along with the salary for May 2026. The move is expected to provide financial relief to employees amid rising inflation and increasing living expenses.

Pensioners also get 2% TI hike

Alongside the DA increase for employees, the Odisha Government has also approved a 2 percent increase in Dearness Relief (TI) for pensioners. Pension beneficiaries will receive the enhanced TI amount with their May pension payment.

Over 8.5 lakh beneficiaries across Odisha

The decision is expected to benefit nearly 8.5 lakh government employees and pensioners across the state. The DA hike reflects the state government’s continued efforts to support its workforce and retired employees financially.
The announcement has been widely welcomed by employee associations and pensioners, who had been awaiting a revision in dearness benefits for several months.

Key highlights
• Odisha government increases DA by 2%
• Dearness Allowance rises from 58% to 60%
• Effective from January 1, 2026
• Employees to receive revised DA in May salary
• Pensioners also get 2% hike in TI
• Around 8.5 lakh beneficiaries to gain from the decision
The latest DA hike is expected to boost employee morale and provide additional financial stability to thousands of families across Odisha.