Bihar Dearness Allowance (DA) 2026
Check the latest Bihar Government Dearness Allowance rate, effective date, DA calculation method and official Finance Department information.
60% DA from 1 January 2026
Bihar Government revised Dearness Allowance for eligible employees under the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure from 58% to 60%, effective from 1 January 2026.
Effective from 01 January 2026
What is Dearness Allowance?
Dearness Allowance, commonly called DA, is an inflation-related allowance paid to eligible Government employees in addition to Basic Pay.
The applicable Bihar DA rate depends on the pay structure and Government order applicable to the employee.
How Bihar DA is Calculated
Example Basic Pay: ₹40,000
DA Rate: 60%
Monthly DA: ₹24,000
Basic + DA: ₹64,000
This is a simplified example. Actual salary can include HRA, transport allowance, medical allowance, deductions and other applicable components.
Open Bihar DA CalculatorBihar DA Revision from January 2026
The Bihar Government approved the revision for Government employees, pensioners and family pensioners covered under the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure.
The revised rate takes effect from 1 January 2026.
DA Rates Under Older Pay Structures
Bihar Government also revised Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief for employees and pensioners under older pay structures.
| Pay Structure | Previous Rate | Revised Rate | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Pay Structure | 58% | 60% | 01 Jan 2026 |
| 6th Pay Structure | 257% | 262% | 01 Jan 2026 |
| 5th Pay Structure | 474% | 483% | 01 Jan 2026 |
Employees should confirm which pay structure applies to them before using any DA rate.
Difference Between DA and DR
Dearness Allowance (DA)
DA is generally payable on eligible Basic Pay to serving Government employees.
Dearness Relief (DR)
DR is the corresponding inflation relief payable to eligible pensioners and family pensioners.
Bihar DA is a State Government Decision
Central Government DA revisions should not automatically be treated as applicable to Bihar Government employees.
Bihar Government issues its own approval and Finance Department orders for State Government employees and pensioners.
Bihar Finance Department
Always verify the applicable DA rate, effective date and eligibility from the latest Bihar Finance Department order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bihar Government DA rate in 2026?
For eligible employees under the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure, the DA rate is 60% with effect from 1 January 2026.
What was the previous Bihar DA rate?
The previous rate for the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure was 58%.
Is Bihar DA the same as Central Government DA?
Not automatically. Bihar Government employees are governed by Bihar Government decisions and applicable Finance Department orders.
Is DA calculated on Basic Pay?
A simplified DA calculation uses eligible Basic Pay multiplied by the applicable DA percentage.