The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.
West Bengal Legislative Assembly, 2026, scheduled to be held in two phases on 23rd April, 2026 (Thursday) and 29th April, 2026 (Wednesday) in different Assembly Constituencies.
The Arrear DA/DR, for the period from January, 2016 to December, 2019 shall be calculated as per AICPI and paid in two equal installments viz 1st installment in March, 2026 and 2nd installment in September, 2026.
State Government has decided to pay the DA Arrears pertaining to the period April, 2008 to December, 2019 in multiple phases.
New Year’s Day: 1st January, Thursday. Birthday of Swami Vivekananda: 12.01.2026. Netaji’s Birthday: 23.01.2026. Saraswati Puja [Sree Panchami]: 23.01.2026. Republic Day: 26.01.2026. Doljatra: 03.03.2026. Eid-Ul-Fitr: 21.03.2026. Ram Navami: 26.03.2026. Mahavir Jayanti: 31.03.2026.
Leave Rules for Govt. Employee – Leaves can not be claimed as a matter of right. Except Casual Leave and Half day Casual Leave, other leaves may be combined.
Governor is pleased to declare that the days as specified at List-III may be observed as Sectional Holidays in the year 2025 for the employees of different communities mentioned against the day.
Arrears of Dearness Allowance/ Dearness Relief of employees/ pensioners of Grant-in-Aid Institutions for the period from April 2008 to December 2019.
Clarifications, Modification of West Bengal Revision of Pay and Allowance, 2009 for State Government Employees, Teachers of School Education Department.
Packing allowance will be admissible if any quantum of luggage is carried by the officers irrespective of the fact whether he has claimed transportation charges for the personal effects or not.
West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019 published vide Finance Department Memo No. 5562-F dated 25.09.2019, No. 5563-F dated 25.09.2019, No. 5564-F dated 25.09.2019.