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DA hike in Bihar: Samrat Choudhary govt announces DA, DR hike for employees, pensioners Check new rates, effective date

The Bihar government has approved a Dearness Allowance increase for state employees and pensioners, raising it by 5 percentage points for the 6th Central Pay Commission and by 9 points for the 5th, effective January 1, 2026. This is a key financial decision by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.