Odisha Govt Sanctions 3% Dearness Relief (T.I) Hike for Pensioners & Family Pensioners – Effective 01 July 2025
Odisha Govt Sanctions 3% Dearness Relief (T.I) Hike
For Pensioners & Family Pensioners – Effective 01 July 2025
Issued by: Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Date of Notification: 16 October 2025
Subject: Sanction of Dearness Relief @3% (from 55% to 58%) for State Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners
📘 Key Highlights- New DR Rate: Increased from 55% to 58% of basic pension.
- Effective Date: Applicable from 01 July 2025.
- Beneficiaries: All pensioners and family pensioners under Revised Pay Scale 2017.
- Payment Mode: DR will be paid in cash from the date of effect.
- Official Order: Notification issued by Finance Department with full details.
This relief hike ensures inflation-adjusted support for retired employees and their families. Pensioners are advised to download and refer to the official PDF for pension disbursing authority and audit compliance.