As per the Finance Department of West Bengal order (8th January 2021) the West Bengal State Government employees of Boards, Corporations, educational institutions, etc., drawing pay more than Rs.201,000only will also get Dearness Allowance at the rate of 3% of the revised basic pay with effect from 1.1.2021. And the pensioners, family pensioners still drawing a pre-revised pension, and family pension (as per ROPA 2009) will get Dearness Relief at the rate of 133% with effect from 1.1.2021.
WB Govt Employees & Pensioners DA Rate Table (WBS RPOA 2019)
| DA From | Additional DA | Dearness Allowance |
| 01.01.2022 | ||
| 01.01.2021 | 3% | 3% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2020 | – | 0% |
WB DA Rate Table (RPOA 2009)
| DA From | Additional DA | Dearness Allowance |
| 01.01.2021 | 8% | 133% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2019 Interim Relief discontinued from 1.1.2019 | 25% | 125% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2019 Interim Relief discontinued from 1.1.2019 | ||
| 01.01.2018 | 15% | 100% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.07.2017 | 10% | 85% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2016 | 10% | 75% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.07.2015 | 7% | 65% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2014 | 6% | 58% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.07.2013 | 7% | 52% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2012 | 10% | 45% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.07.2010 | 8% | 35% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2010 | 5% | 27% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2009 | 6% | 22% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2009 | 4% | 16% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2009 | 3% | 12% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2008 | 3% | 9% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2008 | 4% | 6% of the Basic Salary |
| 01.01.2008 | – | 2% of the Basic Salary |
According to the official order issued by the Finance Department of West Bengal, the rate of Dearness Relief on basic pension/family pension for the retired Judicial Officers of the WB Government has been enhanced from 203% to 212% with effect from 1.7.2022.
- 1st July 2022 – 212%
- 1st Jan 2022 – 203%
- 1st Jul 2021 – 196%
- 1st Jan 2020 – 189%
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Who are all eligible for Dearness Allowance in WB?
Grating of Dearness Allowance to whole-time State Government employees and the employees of Government aided Educational institutions, employees of Statutory bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat karmee, Municipal Corporations/Municipalities, Local bodies and also Dearness Relief to the pensioners and family pensioners.
What is the current DA rate for WB govt employees?
The current rate of Dearness Allowance for West Bengal Government employees is 3% of the revised basic pay.
What is the current DR rate for WB govt pensioners?
The pensioners and family pensioners of the West Bengal Government still drawing a pre-revised pension, and family pensions (as per ROPA 2009) are getting Dearness Relief at the rate of 133% with effect from 1.1.2021.
Also Check: Central Government Pay Matrix Table 2022 PDF
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