- Arrears from January to September to be paid in three equal monthly instalments
Bhopal, Oct 2026 : Ahead of Diwali, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has announced a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and officials, bringing financial relief to thousands of beneficiaries.
The increased DA will be applicable from January. The state government has also announced a 2 per cent hike in Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 2026.
Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav shared the decision on social media platform X, reiterating that the state government remains committed to the welfare and interests of its employees and pensioners.
In his post, the Chief Minister said, "The state government is going to increase the Dearness Allowance of employees and officers by 2 per cent. This will be applicable from January."
He added that the arrears for the nine-month period from January to September would be paid in three equal monthly instalments.
The increased DA will be paid in cash along with the salary for October, which will be disbursed in November.
Announcing relief for pensioners, Yadav said that the Dearness Relief payable to them would also be increased by 2 per cent with effect from July 2026.
"The arrears for January to September, covering nine months, will be paid in three equal monthly instalments. The increased Dearness Allowance will be paid in cash from the October salary, payable in November. A 2 per cent increase in Dearness Relief for pensioners will also be implemented from July 2026," the Chief Minister said.
The decision is expected to benefit state government employees, officers and pensioners across Madhya Pradesh by providing additional financial support amid rising living costs.
The government said it continues to work towards the welfare of its employees and pensioners, keeping their interests and financial needs in consideration.
The DA increase will provide additional monthly income to serving government employees, while the corresponding DR revision will benefit retired employees receiving pensions. The payment of arrears in three instalments is intended to cover the period for which the revised allowance is applicable.
The announcement comes ahead of the Diwali festival, offering financial relief to government employees and pensioners in the state.
