West Bengal Employee Expected 10% DA Hike 2026: Budget Updates & Arrears
Big news is awaited for West Bengal government employees! The newly formed State Government is all set to present the much-anticipated State Budget on the 22nd. Because the previously promised 4% hike was not implemented, there is now a massive expectation that the government will directly announce a 10% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA). This expected move will bring major financial relief to over 12 lakh employees and pensioners across the state.
Key Expectations from the Upcoming State Budget
- Expected DA Hike: A direct 10% increase on the current Basic Pay.
- New Total DA: If announced, the total DA will jump from 18% to 28%.
- Expected Effective Date: It is highly anticipated to be implemented retrospectively from April 2026.
- Arrears Payment: The pending arrears for the months of April, May, and June might be credited directly to the GPF account or adjusted in upcoming salaries.
Supreme Court Update on Pending DA Arrears (2008–2019)
Alongside the upcoming budget, employees are keeping a close watch on the historic Supreme Court directive. The state has been directed to clear 25% of the outstanding DA arrears from the 2008–2019 period. The Justice Indu Malhotra committee is actively monitoring this time-bound process.
Expected Salary Calculation Table (ROPA 2019)
Curious about how much your salary might increase? Estimate your expected monthly hike using your Revised Basic Pay.
2. Expected New DA Amount = Basic Pay × 0.28 (28%)
3. Expected Monthly Gain = Basic Pay × 0.10
| Basic Pay (ROPA 2019) | Current DA (18%) | Expected DA (28%) | Expected Monthly Hike |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹25,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,000 | + ₹2,500 |
| ₹30,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹8,400 | + ₹3,000 |
| ₹40,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹11,200 | + ₹4,000 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 | + ₹5,000 |
