Calculate 38% Dearness Relief (DR) & 33 Months Arrears for WB Pensioners
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Dearness Relief (DR) is paid to pensioners to offset inflation. The 20% hike (18% → 38%) was announced in WB Budget 2026-27, effective from October 1, 2026. Arrears will be paid for 33 months.
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On June 22, 2026, the West Bengal Finance Minister announced a 20% DR hike for pensioners in the State Budget 2026-27. The DR will increase from 18% to 38%, effective from October 1, 2026.
Family pensioners will also receive the 38% Dearness Relief on their family pension amount. The calculation formula remains the same: Family Pension × DR%.
Pensioners will receive arrears for 33 months (January 2024 to September 2026). The arrears will be credited directly to the pensioner's bank account along with the October 2026 pension.
Along with DR, the West Bengal Government has also announced improvements in the West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) for pensioners, which will be implemented alongside the DR revision.
DA (Dearness Allowance) is paid to active government employees, while DR (Dearness Relief) is paid to pensioners. Both serve the same purpose of offsetting inflation.
Yes, family pensioners will receive the 38% DR on their family pension amount, along with 33 months of arrears.
DR is calculated on the Basic Pension amount. If you have commuted a portion of your pension, DR is calculated on the reduced basic pension amount.
The arrears will be credited after the official Government Order (GO) is issued, expected by September-October 2026. It will be paid along with the October 2026 pension.
No, the DR revision and arrears will be processed automatically by your bank/pension disbursing authority once the Government Order is issued.