Government PayDA calculator for central government employees
Type your basic pay to see the Dearness Allowance at the latest rate (63% from 1 July 2026), how much it rose, and the arrears. Rates are from the Cabinet decisions on pib.gov.in, read on 13 November 2026. Nothing you type leaves your device.
The rate history
| Applies from | Old | New | Rise | Decision posted | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | 46% | 50% | +4 points | 7 March 2024 | PIB 2012369 |
| 1 July 2024 | 50% | 53% | +3 points | 16 October 2024 | PIB 2065314 |
| 1 January 2025 | 53% | 55% | +2 points | 28 March 2025 | PIB 2116184 |
| 1 July 2025 | 55% | 58% | +3 points | 1 October 2025 | PIB 2173541 |
| 1 January 2026 | 58% | 60% | +2 points | 18 April 2026 | PIB 2253245 |
| 1 July 2026 | 60% | 63% | +3 points | 28 October 2026 | PIB 2329485 |
How DA is worked out
DA is a percentage of basic pay. With a basic pay of ₹56,100 and a DA of 63%, the allowance is ₹35,343 a month; at the old rate of 60% it was ₹33,660, so the increase is ₹1,683 a month or ₹20,196 a year. The 3-point rise announced on 28 October 2026 applies from 1 July 2026, which is before the date of the decision, so the difference for July to October 2026 (four months) is the amount this calculator shows as arrears: about ₹6,732 on this basic pay. How and when the arrears are paid is decided by your pay office; the Cabinet release does not say.
Common questions
What is the DA rate for central government employees now?
The Cabinet approved 63% of Basic Pay from 1 July 2026, a rise of 3 points over 60% (PIB, 28 October 2026).
What is the difference between DA and DR?
Dearness Allowance goes to serving employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners. The Cabinet decisions give the same percentage for both.
Is DA a percentage of basic pay?
Yes. The Cabinet releases state the increase over "the existing rate of x%% of the Basic Pay/Pension".
Do state government employees get the same DA?
No. This site covers the central government only; each state decides its own rate.
Sources
- 1 January 2024: DA / DR 46% to 50% from 1 January 2024, Cabinet decision posted 7 March 2024 (PIB release 2012369).
- 1 July 2024: DA / DR 50% to 53% from 1 July 2024, Cabinet decision posted 16 October 2024 (PIB release 2065314).
- 1 January 2025: DA / DR 53% to 55% from 1 January 2025, Cabinet decision posted 28 March 2025 (PIB release 2116184).
- 1 July 2025: DA / DR 55% to 58% from 1 July 2025, Cabinet decision posted 1 October 2025 (PIB release 2173541).
- 1 January 2026: DA / DR 58% to 60% from 1 January 2026, Cabinet decision posted 18 April 2026 (PIB release 2253245).
- 1 July 2026: DA / DR 60% to 63% from 1 July 2026, Cabinet decision posted 28 October 2026 (PIB release 2329485).
- All six releases were read on 13 November 2026 on pib.gov.in. Each says the increase is "in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission" and is a percentage of the Basic Pay / Pension.
Checked on 13 November 2026 against the Press Information Bureau releases of the Cabinet decisions. This site is not connected with the Government of India and covers central government employees and pensioners only; state governments decide their own rates. It does the arithmetic; your pay and accounts office applies the actual order.