Odisha Pension DR Increase 2026: 60% Dearness Relief for Pensioners & Family Pensioners
OM No. 12936 – 2% Dearness Relief for Pensioners
Finance Department, Govt of Odisha – Effective from 01.01.2026
OM Number
12936/FIN-CS3-PEN-0002-2020
Date
18.05.2026
Department
Finance Dept, Odisha
New DR Rate
60% (w.e.f 01.01.2026)
Subject: Sanction of Dearness Relief (T.I) @ 2% enhancing the existing rate from 58% to 60% in favour of the State Government pensioners/ family pensioners.
📘 Key Highlights of the Order
- Rate Enhancement: Dearness Relief is increased by 2% over the existing rate, raising it from 58% to 60% of basic pension.
- Effective Date: This increase is applicable with effect from 01st January 2026.
- Beneficiaries: The order applies to all State Government pensioners, family pensioners, and those receiving provisional pension.
- Aided Institutions: Pensioners/family pensioners of Non-Government Aided Educational Institutions (School & Mass Education & Higher Education) are also covered.
- Additional Pension: The hike is admissible on the "Additional Basic Pension" granted to old-age pensioners (80+ years etc.) as per previous orders.
- Rounding Off: Any fraction of a rupee calculated as DR shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
Reference: This order is in alignment with the Government of India's decision to enhance DR for Central Pensioners and the recent sanction of 2% Dearness Allowance for State Government employees.
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