DA Hike Alert: Assam Government Raises Dearness Allowance to 60%, Over 8 Lakh Employees and Pensioners to Benefit

The Assam Cabinet has approved a 2-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), raising the rate from 58% to 60%, as per news reports.  

The revised rate will take effect immediately and is expected to benefit more than 8 lakh state government employees and pensioners. 

Multiple Categories Covered 

According to the state government, the revision will apply to serving employees, pensioners, family pensioners, extraordinary pensioners, and compassionate family pensioners.  

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision after the Cabinet meeting held on June 5, 2026. 

Monthly Income to Rise 

The increase will result in higher monthly salary and pension payments, with the actual financial benefit varying according to an individual's basic pay or pension.  

Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief are periodic adjustments made to offset the impact of inflation on government salaries and retirement benefits. 

Similar Trend Across Governments 

The Assam government's decision comes after the Union Cabinet recently approved a 2-percentage-point increase in DA and DR for central government employees and pensioners.  

Such revisions are generally linked to changes in the cost of living and are announced at regular intervals. 

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Conclusion 

The 2-percentage-point increase in DA and DR will result in higher monthly payouts for eligible government employees and pensioners in Assam. The revision has been approved with immediate effect. 

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