DA calculator: find your DA hike and arrears
DA = basic pay × DA rate. Central Government DA is 60% from 1 January 2026. The next hike, due from 1 July 2026, is expected to take it to 63% but is not approved yet. At 63%, an employee with ₹35,400 basic gets ₹1,062 more per month; arrears for July–September would be ₹3,186. Pensioners get the same rate as Dearness Relief (DR) on basic pension.
Key facts Last verified: 25 Sep 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current DA/DR | 60% from 1 Jan 2026 (Cabinet 18 Apr 2026; OM 22 Apr 2026) | Ministry of Finance |
| Next revision | Due from 1 Jul 2026; expected 63% on AICPI-IW data | Labour Bureau data (not official DA) |
| How DA is set | 12-month average of AICPI-IW, revised twice a year (Jan and Jul) | 7th CPC formula |
| DA is paid on | Basic pay (and on transport allowance) | DoE |
| Pensioners | Dearness Relief at the same rate on basic pension | DoPPW |
How to use the DA calculator
- Enter your basic pay (or basic pension if you are a pensioner).
- Old DA is pre-filled as 60%; new DA as 63% (expected). Change them for any other revision or for State Government rates.
- Enter the months of arrears — the months between the effective date and the month you first get the new rate. For a July hike paid with October salary, that is 3 months (July, August, September).
Ready reckoner: 3% DA hike (60% → 63%)
| Basic pay | Extra per month | Arrears (3 months) | Extra per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,000 (Level 1) | ₹540 | ₹1,620 | ₹6,480 |
| ₹25,500 (Level 4) | ₹765 | ₹2,295 | ₹9,180 |
| ₹35,400 (Level 6) | ₹1,062 | ₹3,186 | ₹12,744 |
| ₹44,900 (Level 7) | ₹1,347 | ₹4,041 | ₹16,164 |
| ₹56,100 (Level 10) | ₹1,683 | ₹5,049 | ₹20,196 |
| ₹78,800 (Level 12) | ₹2,364 | ₹7,092 | ₹28,368 |
Transport allowance also rises with DA. If you get transport allowance, DA is paid on it too, so your actual increase is slightly higher than the table. Use the 7th Pay Commission salary calculator to see your full salary.
When is DA announced?
The Government normally approves the January revision in March and the July revision in September or October (often before Diwali). Arrears for the months in between are paid along with the next salary. See the DA rates history for every revision since 2016.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current DA rate for central government employees?
60% of basic pay from 1 January 2026, approved by the Cabinet on 18 April 2026.
What will be the DA from July 2026?
Based on AICPI-IW data up to June 2026, it is expected to be 63% (a 3% hike). It becomes official only after Cabinet approval.
How are DA arrears calculated?
Arrears = (new DA rate − old DA rate) × basic pay × number of months from the effective date until the new rate is paid.
Is DA paid on HRA?
No. DA is calculated on basic pay (and transport allowance), not on HRA.
Is DA taxable?
Yes. DA is fully taxable as part of salary. Dearness Relief on pension is also taxable.
Official links
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- Department of Expenditure — DA ordersOffice memoranda on DA revisions
- Department of Pension & Pensioners’ WelfareDearness Relief orders for pensioners
- Labour Bureau — CPI-IWMonthly index used to set DA
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