Government PayDA arrears: how they work and how much
When the Cabinet approves a DA rise months after its date, the difference for the months in between is paid as arrears. This page shows how big the arrears are for a basic pay of ₹56,100 at each rise since January 2024.
| Rise applying from | Monthly increase | Arrears, 4 months | Arrears, 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | ₹2,244 | ₹8,976 | ₹13,464 |
| 1 July 2024 | ₹1,683 | ₹6,732 | ₹10,098 |
| 1 January 2025 | ₹1,122 | ₹4,488 | ₹6,732 |
| 1 July 2025 | ₹1,683 | ₹6,732 | ₹10,098 |
| 1 January 2026 | ₹1,122 | ₹4,488 | ₹6,732 |
| 1 July 2026 | ₹1,683 | ₹6,732 | ₹10,098 |
How to work out your own
- Take your basic pay for each month of the period.
- Work out DA at the new rate and at the old rate for each month.
- Add up the differences.
If your basic pay changed during the period (for example an annual increment), use the basic pay of each month, not one figure. The calculator multiplies one basic pay by the number of months; for a changed basic pay run it once for each part of the period.
The 3-point rise from 1 July 2026 was approved on 28 October 2026, so on a basic pay of ₹56,100 DA is ₹1,683 a month more, which is ₹6,732 for July to October. The release does not say when the arrears are paid.
Common questions
How are DA arrears worked out?
Months from the date the rate applies to the date it is first paid, multiplied by the monthly increase (new DA minus old DA on the same basic pay).
Are arrears taxed?
Arrears are part of income; tax treatment depends on your return. This site does not work that out.
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.