Government PayDA on a basic pay of ₹70,000
For a central government employee with a basic pay of ₹70,000 a month, the Dearness Allowance at the rate from 1 July 2026 (63%) is ₹44,100 a month, so basic pay plus DA is ₹1,14,100. The rise over the earlier 60% is ₹2,100 a month, or ₹25,200 a year.
Since January 2024
| Applies from | Rate | DA a month | Pay plus DA | Rise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | 50% | ₹35,000 | ₹1,05,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 1 July 2024 | 53% | ₹37,100 | ₹1,07,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 1 January 2025 | 55% | ₹38,500 | ₹1,08,500 | ₹1,400 |
| 1 July 2025 | 58% | ₹40,600 | ₹1,10,600 | ₹2,100 |
| 1 January 2026 | 60% | ₹42,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 1 July 2026 | 63% | ₹44,100 | ₹1,14,100 | ₹2,100 |
What this tells you
- Since the 46% rate before January 2024 the DA on this pay has gone up by ₹11,900 a month.
- The 3-point rise decided on 28 October 2026 applies from 1 July 2026, so July to October 2026 (four months) comes to ₹8,400 in arrears if the basic pay did not change.
- These figures cover DA only. The release does not give the date of payment of the arrears; your pay office decides.
Common questions
What is the DA on a basic pay of ₹70,000?
₹44,100 a month at 63% (from 1 July 2026), up from ₹42,000 at 60%.
How much arrears for July to October 2026?
About ₹8,400 (four months × ₹2,100), if the basic pay stayed the same.
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.