DA Calculator 2026 with Arrear Calculator
Enter your basic pay and choose the DA rate to see your monthly dearness allowance. Pick the previous rate and the number of months to calculate DA arrears. DA for central government employees is 60% of basic pay from 1 January 2026.
How the DA calculator works
- DA per month = basic pay × DA rate.
- Monthly increase = basic pay × (new rate − previous rate).
- Arrears = monthly increase × number of months between the effective date and the first month paid at the new rate.
Worked example: DA from January 2026
A Level 6 employee with basic pay of ₹35,400 gets DA of ₹21,240 a month at 60%, against ₹20,532 at 58% – an increase of ₹708 a month. The 60% rate was approved in April 2026 with effect from 1 January 2026, so arrears for January to March come to ₹708 × 3 = ₹2,124.
DA rate history under the 7th Pay Commission
| DA effective from | DA rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | 60% | +2 |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 58% | +3 |
| 01 Jan 2025 | 55% | +2 |
| 01 Jul 2024 | 53% | +3 |
| 01 Jan 2024 | 50% | +4 |
| 01 Jul 2023 | 46% | +4 |
| 01 Jan 2023 | 42% | +4 |
| 01 Jul 2022 | 38% | +4 |
| 01 Jan 2022 | 34% | +3 |
| 01 Jul 2021 | 31% | +14 |
| 01 Jul 2019 | 17% | +5 |
| 01 Jan 2019 | 12% | +3 |
| 01 Jul 2018 | 9% | +2 |
| 01 Jan 2018 | 7% | +2 |
| 01 Jul 2017 | 5% | +1 |
| 01 Jan 2017 | 4% | +2 |
| 01 Jul 2016 | 2% | +2 |
| 01 Jan 2016 | 0% | — |
DA stayed at 17% from January 2020 to June 2021: the instalments due for January 2020, July 2020 and January 2021 were frozen and not paid as arrears. The July 2026 instalment had not been announced on 17 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current DA rate for central government employees?
60% of basic pay from 1 January 2026, approved by the Union Cabinet on 18 April 2026. The previous rate was 58% from 1 July 2025.
When will the July 2026 DA be announced?
It had not been announced on 17 October 2026. In 2025 the July instalment was announced on 1 October. We update this calculator as soon as the official order is issued.
DA arrear kaise calculate karein?
Multiply your basic pay by the increase in DA (new rate minus old rate), then by the number of months from the effective date to the month the new rate is first paid.
Is DA paid on transport allowance?
Yes. Central government employees get DA on transport allowance too. This calculator covers DA on basic pay; the 7th Pay salary calculator includes DA on transport allowance.
How is the DA rate decided?
It is linked to the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) and revised twice a year, effective 1 January and 1 July.
Do pensioners get the same rate?
Pensioners get dearness relief (DR) at the same rate on their basic pension, announced together with DA.