Rajasthan DA hike 2026: Salary boost for 12 lakh employees and pensioners combined

In a move that directly impacts household cash flows across the state, the Rajasthan government has approved a 2% hike in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners. The revision benefits over 12 lakh individuals and is effective from January 1, 2026.

What changed?

Under the Seventh Pay Commission framework, DA and DR have been increased from 58% to 60%. The decision was taken in the direction of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.

• 7.02 lakh state government employees.

• 5.44 lakh pensioners.

-Staff of panchayat samitis and zila parishads.

When will you see the money?

The revised DA will reflect in May 2026 salaries (paid in June).

Employees: Credited to General Provident Fund (GPF) accounts.

Pensioners: Paid in cash with revised DR from January 1, 2026

The decision will impose an additional annual financial burden of approximately ₹1,156 crore on the state exchequer.

Dearness Allowance (DA) hike news

Dearness Allowance remains a critical element of government pay structures, designed to cushion employees and pensioners against rising prices and protect their purchasing power.

With both the Centre and states like Rajasthan raising DA to 60%, lakhs of households are set to see a steady, if modest, improvement in their incomes.

For employees, the increase translates into higher monthly take-home pay and, in some cases, stronger long-term savings through provident fund contributions. Pensioners, meanwhile, gain from an immediate rise in Dearness Relief, improving cash flow.