Government PayDA rate history since January 2024
Every change in the central government Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief since January 2024, from 46% to 63%, with the date it applies from and the Cabinet decision it comes from.
| 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 |
What the rate gives at some basic pay
| Applies from | Rate | On ₹18,000 | On ₹56,100 | On ₹1,00,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2024 | 50% | ₹9,000 | ₹28,050 | ₹50,000 |
| 1 July 2024 | 53% | ₹9,540 | ₹29,733 | ₹53,000 |
| 1 January 2025 | 55% | ₹9,900 | ₹30,855 | ₹55,000 |
| 1 July 2025 | 58% | ₹10,440 | ₹32,538 | ₹58,000 |
| 1 January 2026 | 60% | ₹10,800 | ₹33,660 | ₹60,000 |
| 1 July 2026 | 63% | ₹11,340 | ₹35,343 | ₹63,000 |
Reading the table
- Rates are percentages of basic pay (or pension for DR) and apply from 1 January or 1 July.
- The Cabinet decides some months later; the gap between the date and the decision is paid as arrears.
- Together the six rises since January 2024 are 17 points, which on a basic pay of ₹56,100 adds ₹9,537 a month.
- The figures for ₹18,000, ₹56,100 and ₹1,00,000 are examples; use the calculator for your own pay.
Common questions
How many times has DA risen since January 2024?
Six times in the Cabinet decisions read for this site: 4 points from January 2024, then 3, 2, 3, 2 and 3 points, taking it from 46% to 63%.
Why do the decisions come months after the date?
Each release says the rate applies "w.e.f." an earlier date (1 January or 1 July) and was posted later, for example the 1 July 2026 rate on 28 October 2026. The difference is paid as arrears.
Is there a rate before 46%?
Yes, but the earlier releases were not read for this site, so the table starts at January 2024.
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.