Rajasthan Government Increases DA & DR by 2% for Employees and Pensioners
In a significant move benefiting thousands of government employees and pensioners, the Rajasthan government has approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) under the Seventh Pay Commission. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made the announcement on Tuesday through social media, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving the financial well-being of its workforce and retirees.
नव वर्ष विक्रम संवत (2082) एवं नवीन वित्तीय वर्ष 2025-26 के विशेष उपलक्ष्य पर हमारी सरकार ने सातवें वेतनमान के अंतर्गत राज्य कर्मचारियों/पेंशनर्स के महंगाई भत्ते में 2 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि को स्वीकृति प्रदान की है। इस निर्णय के फलस्वरूप राज्य कर्मचारियों एवं पेंशनर्स को 1 जनवरी 2025…
— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) April 1, 2025
Key Highlights:
- DA increased by 2% under the Seventh Pay Commission.
- 55% DA & Dearness Relief (DR) effective from January 1, 2025.
- Direct benefit to 8 lakh employees and 4.40 lakh pensioners.
- Arrears for January and February will be deposited in GPF accounts.
- Increased DA to be paid in salaries starting April 2025.
A Special Financial Year Gift for Employees
CM Bhajanlal Sharma stated that the decision was made to mark the beginning of the Vikram Samvat 2082 and Financial Year 2025-26, reaffirming the government’s dedication to employee welfare. The revision aligns Rajasthan with the Central Government’s DA hike, ensuring uniformity in pay benefits.
Download Rajasthan 2% DA & DR Increase to 55% Order
You can download the DA increase order from official website of Finance Department Rajasthan. – https://finance.rajasthan.gov.in/website/.
It’s copy is also awailable on the govt. orders section of this website. – Govt. Orders.
How DA Increments Work?
Dearness Allowance is revised twice a year—in January and July—to offset inflation impacts on government employees’ earnings. The revised DA is typically announced in March and October, with arrears credited to the GPF account and new rates reflected in the upcoming salary cycles.
Government’s Commitment to Employee Welfare
Expressing his commitment, CM Sharma assured that his government is fully devoted to the welfare of employees and pensioners, continuously striving to enhance their financial stability and overall well-being.
This decision will provide financial relief to thousands of families across Rajasthan, ensuring improved purchasing power and economic security.