Bihar Govt Approves 5% DA Hike for Employees, Pensioners; Effective July 1, 2025

• Bihar government approved a 5% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners.
• The increased DA will be effective from July 1, 2025.
• For 6th Pay Commission beneficiaries, DA rises from 252% to 257%.
• For 5th Pay Commission beneficiaries, DA/DR increases from 466% to 474%.
• This decision, approved in a cabinet meeting, will benefit lakhs of employees and pensioners.

Why It Matters: Bihar's 5% DA hike will increase government employees' and pensioners' income.