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Odisha Govt Sanctions 2% DA Hike | Official PDF Order – May 2026

Odisha Govt Sanctions 2% DA Hike | Official PDF Order – May 2026
Odisha Finance Department 2% DA increase order

Odisha Govt Sanctions 2% DA Hike

Revised Pay Scale 2017 – Effective 01 January 2026
Issued by Finance Dept, Odisha
Notification Date 18 May 2026
Effective From 01 January 2026
Revised DA Rate 60%

Subject: Sanction of Dearness Allowance @ 2% (increase from 58% to 60%) to State Government Employees.

The Finance Department, Government of Odisha, has officially released the notification regarding the additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable to employees employed under the Revised Scale of Pay, 2017.

Key Highlights
  • Increment Amount: DA increased by 2% over the previous rate.
  • New Cumulative Rate: The total Dearness Allowance stands at 60% of Basic Pay.
  • Previous Rate: 58%.
  • Applicability: Effective from 01 January 2026.
  • Payment: This additional DA will be paid in cash along with the salary bill for the relevant period.

This revision aims to mitigate the impact of inflation and provide relief to the state workforce. The government has ensured that the arrears, if any, will be calculated as per standard procedure and credited to the employees' accounts.

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