Current Dearness Allowance Rate
The current DA rate will be updated here based on the latest applicable official government notification.
Always verify the applicable rate and effective date from the relevant official government order or notification.
What is Dearness Allowance (DA)?
Dearness Allowance, commonly known as DA, is an allowance paid to eligible government employees and pensioners to help compensate for the impact of inflation on the cost of living.
DA is generally calculated as a percentage of Basic Pay. When the applicable DA percentage changes, the DA component of salary also changes.
How is DA Calculated?
The basic calculation is:
Example
Suppose an employee has a Basic Pay of ₹40,000 and the applicable DA rate is 50%.
In this example, Basic Pay plus DA would be ₹60,000 before adding other applicable allowances and deductions.
DA Revision
DA rates may be revised periodically. The effective date, applicable employee category and revised percentage depend on the relevant government notification.
Central Government and State Government employees should check the notification applicable specifically to them, because rates and implementation dates may differ.
DA Rate History
| Effective Period | DA Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Period | To be updated | Official notification |
| Previous Period | To be added | Historical |
We will populate this table with verified historical DA rates and their effective dates.
Calculate Your DA
Enter your Basic Pay and applicable DA percentage in our calculator to estimate your monthly Dearness Allowance.
Open DA Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
Is DA calculated on Basic Pay?
DA is generally calculated as a percentage of the applicable Basic Pay, subject to the rules governing the employee.
Are Central and State Government DA rates always the same?
No. State governments may issue their own DA orders, rates and implementation dates.
Does an increase in DA increase salary?
If the DA percentage applicable to an employee increases, the DA component generally increases accordingly.