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MP Govt Hikes DA to 257% for 6th Pay Commission Staff; Arrears in 6 Parts

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a Dearness Allowance increase for state employees under the 6th Pay Commission, raising it from 252% to 257%. The hike is effective from July 1, 2025, with enhanced pay starting in April 2026 and arrears for the interim period being disbursed in six instalments. The order includes a provision for lump-sum arrears payment to employees who retire or pass away. The move is aimed at providing inflation relief to approximately one lakh employees still on the older pay scale.

Key Points: MP DA Hike to 257% for 6th Pay Commission Employees

  • DA hiked from 252% to 257%
  • Effective retrospectively from July 1, 2025
  • Arrears paid in six monthly instalments
  • Benefits around 1 lakh employees
  • Lump sum payment for retirees or deceased
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MP govt hikes DA to 257 pc for 6th Pay Commission employees; arrears in six instalments​

Madhya Pradesh increases DA from 252% to 257% for 6th Pay Commission employees, effective July 2025. Arrears to be paid in six instalments.

"a step towards addressing inflation and improving the financial well-being of employees - Officials"

Bhopal, April 16

In a significant relief measure, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees drawing salaries under the 6th Pay Commission scale. The DA has been revised upward from 252 per cent to 257 per cent, providing much-needed financial support amid rising living costs.​

The hike, which aligns the state's older pay scale employees with revised rates, will be effective retrospectively from July 1, 2025. However, employees will start receiving the enhanced allowance in their salary from April 1, 2026, with the actual payment reflected in the May 2026 salary slip.​

The arrears for the intervening period - from July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026 - will be disbursed in six equal monthly instalments between May and October 2026. This phased payment schedule aims to ease the burden on the state exchequer while ensuring employees eventually receive their full dues.​

In a thoughtful provision, the government has clarified that if any employee retires or passes away during this period, the entire arrears amount due to them (or their nominated family members) will be paid in a lump sum, offering immediate relief to the affected families.​

For the purpose of calculation, any fraction of 50 paise or more in the DA amount will be rounded up to the next full rupee, while amounts below 50 paise will be ignored. It has also been clearly stated that the Dearness Allowance will not be treated as part of the basic pay for any other purposes, such as calculating other allowances or benefits.​

This decision primarily benefits around one lakh government employees and officers still operating under the 6th Pay Commission structure. The Finance Department has been directed to implement the order promptly, including proportionate revisions for eligible employees on deputation from boards, corporations, and undertakings.​

The move comes as part of the state government's broader efforts to provide relief to its workforce, following a similar 3 per cent DA hike for employees under the 7th Pay Commission (taking their DA to 58 per cent).​

Officials described the revision as a step towards addressing inflation and improving the financial well-being of employees who continue on the older pay scales. Employees' unions have welcomed the announcement, though some have urged the government to clear arrears faster.​

The order is expected to bring cheer to thousands of families across Madhya Pradesh.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the different pay scales still in operation. A 5% hike is good, but the arrears being paid over six months seems like a long wait for employees who have been dealing with inflation since last July.
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Priyanka N
This is a positive step, but why are employees still on the 6th Pay Commission? Shouldn't the focus be on moving everyone to the 7th Pay Commission for better parity? The gap between the two groups seems to be widening.
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Aman W
Good news for government staff! In these times of rising prices for atta, dal, and petrol, every extra rupee helps. Hope other states also take similar measures for their employees. 🙏
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Karthik V
The rounding up of 50 paise to a rupee is a small but significant detail. It shows the government is considering the actual benefit to the employee. However, paying arrears in instalments feels like the state is managing its cash flow at the cost of timely payment to employees.
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Michael C
The provision for immediate lump sum payment to families in case of retirement or death is a very humane and practical policy. More governments should have such clear, compassionate clauses.

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