WB DA News: A highly crucial piece of news has arrived for West Bengal state government employees and teachers. Recently, while participating in a special event of the ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Maha Abhiyan 2026’, the Honorable Chief Minister made several significant announcements regarding pending Dearness Allowance (DA), the new Pay Commission, and the Code of Conduct for government staff. In this special report by wbpay.in, we will discuss all these vital details comprehensively, which every state government employee must know.
Table of Contents
1. Code of Conduct and Biometric Attendance
Special emphasis has been laid on administrative transparency and discipline in government offices. The Chief Minister highlighted the following key points in her speech:
- Face Recognition Biometric: A notification has already been issued by Nabanna to introduce Face Recognition Biometric Attendance for all state government employees to ensure punctuality.
- Ban on Private Tuition: Strict guidelines have been issued prohibiting government school teachers from engaging in private tuition.
- Employee Mindset: The CM sent a clear message that the cooperation of employees is essential to successfully implement the government’s developmental decisions. For those employees who harbor a negative mindset, the government is determined to initiate a ‘purification’ of their thought process.
2. Arrear DA and Formation of New Pay Commission
One of the primary and long-standing demands of state government employees is the payment of pending Dearness Allowance and the implementation of a new Pay Commission. Major updates have emerged in this regard:
- Arrear DA: The Chief Minister informed in her address that the pending DA for the period from 2016 to 2019 has already been cleared for approximately 3 lakh state government employees. She assured that the remaining arrears would also be cleared in phases shortly.
- Pay Commission Formation: The biggest news is that the Chief Minister has confirmed the formation of a new Pay Commission in the state. Although the full notification or the ‘Terms of Reference’ has not yet been officially published by Nabanna, this announcement has instilled massive hope among the workforce.
3. Suspense Over the June 22 Budget
On June 1, 2026, a crucial meeting took place between the Chief Minister and employee organizations associated with the DA case in the Supreme Court. The Chief Minister stated that the current government will meticulously fulfill every promise made in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ (manifesto). A major announcement for the employees is highly expected in the full state budget scheduled to be presented in the assembly on June 22, 2026.
However, she did not reveal the exact percentage of DA that will be increased or the timeline for the Pay Commission in the upcoming budget. She has intentionally kept the entire matter as a ‘suspense’ for now.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Date | Important Event |
|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | Vote on Account budget was presented (4% DA was mentioned but not implemented). |
| June 1, 2026 | Special meeting of the CM at Nabanna with organizations involved in the Supreme Court DA case. |
| June 22, 2026 | Full State Budget Presentation (High probability of Arrear DA and Pay Commission announcements). |
Special Message for Employees & Conclusion
Finally, the Chief Minister expressed her sincere gratitude to the government employees and teachers for maintaining transparency in the recently concluded elections and helping to protect democracy. She clearly assured that the government will always strive to protect the ‘lawful interests’ of the employees. At this moment, the eyes of the entire employee community are fixed on the full budget of June 22. Employees should prepare themselves for new rules like biometric attendance and keep a close watch on further official notifications from Nabanna.
