DA Calculator — Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees
Calculate Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees. Updated for the latest DA revision with arrear calculation support.
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How to Use DA Calculator
- 1Enter the required values in the input fields above.
- 2Click the Calculate button or results update instantly as you type.
- 3View your results in the output panel below the inputs.
- 4Adjust any values to recalculate instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
DA is a cost-of-living adjustment given to central/state government employees and pensioners to offset inflation. It is calculated as a percentage of basic pay.
DA is revised twice a year — effective January 1st and July 1st each year, based on changes in the All India Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers) over the previous 12 months.
The DA rate effective January 2025 is 53% of basic pay. This was announced by the Union Cabinet and covers central government employees under the 7th Pay Commission.
Yes. Dearness Allowance received by government employees is fully taxable as income under the head "Salaries."
Dearness Relief (DR) is the equivalent of DA for pensioners. It follows the same percentage as DA and is revised on the same schedule.
Currently there is no official announcement for DA merger with basic pay under the 7th CPC. Mergers have happened historically (e.g., at 50% DA), but require a Cabinet decision.