Bihar Pension, Family Pension & Dearness Relief Guide
Understand Bihar Government pension, family pension, Dearness Relief, pension revision, arrears and important retirement benefit information.
60% Dearness Relief from 1 January 2026
Bihar Government approved Dearness Relief at 60% for eligible pensioners and family pensioners under the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure, effective from 1 January 2026.
Effective from 01 January 2026
What is Bihar Government Pension?
Pension is a retirement benefit payable to eligible Government employees according to the applicable pension rules, service conditions and Government orders.
The amount payable can depend on qualifying service, pensionable pay, retirement category and the pension rules applicable to the employee.
What is Dearness Relief?
Dearness Relief, commonly called DR, is an inflation-related relief payable to eligible pensioners and family pensioners.
Example Basic Pension: ₹25,000
DR Rate: 60%
Monthly DR: ₹15,000
Basic Pension + DR: ₹40,000
This is only a simplified illustration. Actual pension and DR entitlement must be checked from the applicable pension order and PPO.
Bihar Pension DR Revision
The Bihar Finance Department publication dated 14 May 2026 records the revision from 58% to 60% for pensioners and family pensioners covered by the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure, with effect from 1 January 2026.
DR Under Older Pay Structures
| Pay Structure | Previous DR | Revised DR | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Revised Structure | 58% | 60% | 01 Jan 2026 |
| 6th Pay Structure | 257% | 262% | 01 Jan 2026 |
| 5th Pay Structure | 474% | 483% | 01 Jan 2026 |
Pensioners should confirm which pension/pay structure applies to their PPO before using any DR rate.
What is Family Pension?
Family pension may be payable to an eligible family member after the death of a Government employee or pensioner, subject to the applicable Bihar Pension Rules and Government instructions.
Eligibility, rate and duration can vary according to the category of beneficiary and applicable rules.
Why the PPO is Important
The Pension Payment Order, or PPO, is an important record for pension payment. It contains information used by the pension disbursing authority to process pension payments.
Basic Pension
Check the sanctioned pension amount shown in the pension records.
Family Pension
Family pension entitlement should be verified from the sanctioned order and applicable rules.
DR
Apply the Dearness Relief rate applicable to the relevant pension structure and period.
Arrears
Revision arrears may depend on Government orders and the effective date.
How DR Arrears Can Arise
When a revised DR rate is made effective from an earlier date, the difference between the old and revised DR may become payable for the applicable period, subject to Government payment instructions.
If Basic Pension changed during the arrears period, calculations may need to be split into separate periods.
Open Bihar Pension CalculatorPension is Only One Retirement Benefit
Depending on the employee and applicable rules, retirement benefits may also involve gratuity, provident fund or pension scheme benefits, commutation and other sanctioned retirement dues.
Bihar Pension Rules and departmental instructions should be checked for the benefit applicable to a particular employee.
Not Every Employee is Covered by the Same Pension System
Bihar Finance Department maintains separate pension-related information, including material concerning the New Pension System / National Pension System.
Do not assume that old pension rules automatically apply to every Bihar Government employee. The applicable pension system depends on the employee's service and Government rules.
Bihar Finance Department Pension Resources
Pensioners should verify pension rules, DR revisions, Government orders and pension scheme information from the Bihar Finance Department and their pension records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bihar pension DR in 2026?
For eligible pensioners under the Seventh Centrally Revised Pay Structure, the officially notified DR rate is 60% from 1 January 2026.
What was the previous DR rate?
The previous rate under that structure was 58%.
Is DR calculated on Basic Pension?
A simplified DR calculation applies the applicable DR percentage to eligible Basic Pension.
Is family pension eligible for DR?
Eligible family pensioners may receive DR according to the applicable Bihar Government order and pension rules.
Is every Bihar employee covered by the same pension rules?
No. The applicable pension system depends on service conditions, appointment and Government rules.