Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government Employees
महंगाई भत्ता (DA): मौजूदा दर और इतिहास, for employees and pensioners
Current DA / DR rate
60%
Pensioners get Dearness Relief (DR) at the same rate.
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See how much DA you get each month on your Basic Pay.
How DA works
Dearness Allowance is paid on top of basic pay to offset the rise in the cost of living. It is a percentage of your Basic Pay, so at a DA rate of 50% an employee with a Basic Pay of ₹40,000 gets ₹20,000 a month as DA.
The government revises the rate twice a year, with effect from 1 January and 1 July, based on the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. The announcement usually comes some weeks after the effective date, and the difference is paid as arrears.
Pensioners receive Dearness Relief (DR) at the same rate on their basic pension. When a new Pay Commission starts, DA has so far begun again from zero, as it did with the 7th Pay Commission.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dearness Allowance (DA)?
Dearness Allowance is an amount paid on top of basic pay to central government employees to offset the rise in the cost of living. For pensioners, the same rate is paid as Dearness Relief (DR).
How is DA calculated?
DA is a percentage of your Basic Pay. For example, at a DA rate of 50%, an employee with a Basic Pay of ₹40,000 gets ₹20,000 as DA.
How often is DA revised?
DA is revised twice a year, with effect from 1 January and 1 July. The government usually announces each revision some weeks after its effective date, and pays the difference as arrears.
Is DA the same for pensioners?
Pensioners receive Dearness Relief (DR) at the same rate as DA, on their basic pension.