DA Arrears Calculator
Short answer
Last checked · 2 key figures from the fact register
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Date checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance now | 63% of basic pay from 1 July 2026 Official source | PIB, 28 Oct 2026: Cabinet approves Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners (w.e.f. 01.07.2026) (opens in a new tab) | |
| DA from 1 July 2026 | 63% from 1 July 2026 Official source | PIB, 28 Oct 2026: Cabinet approves Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners (w.e.f. 01.07.2026) (opens in a new tab) |
Dearness Allowance (DA) is revised twice a year, effective from 1 January and 1 July, but orders often arrive months later. The difference you were underpaid in between is paid as arrears. The Centre raised DA from 58% to 60% from 1 January 2026, and from 60% to 63% from 1 July 2026 (Cabinet, 28 October 2026).
DA arrears
₹5,049
- Monthly increase
- ₹1,683
How it is calculated
- Monthly increase = Basic × (new DA% − old DA%) ÷ 100
- Arrears = monthly increase × months of delay
- The July 2026 instalment is official: 63% from 1 July 2026.
Estimates for information only; not financial, tax or legal advice.
Worked example
Example (the default inputs): Basic pay ₹56,100, DA moved from 60% to 63%, 3 months of delay. Monthly increase = ₹56,100 × 3% = ₹1,683. Arrears = ₹1,683 × 3 = ₹5,049.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current DA rate for Central Government employees?
63% of basic pay from 1 July 2026: the Union Cabinet approved a 3-point rise from 60% on 28 October 2026 (PIB), and the Department of Expenditure issued its Office Memorandum on 29 October 2026. The next revision, due from 1 January 2027, has not been announced.
Does the calculator handle HRA and TA changes?
No. It covers DA only. HRA and Transport Allowance can also change with DA slabs, so check your payslip.
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Sources and status
Each figure on this page comes from the fact register. What the badges mean.
- Official sourcechecked 2026-11-10
DA is 63% of basic pay from 1 July 2026 (up from 60%). PIB, 28 Oct 2026 approval dated 28 October 2026; Department of Expenditure OM No. 1/2(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 29 October 2026. About 48.54 lakh Central Government employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners benefit; the cost is Rs 10,016.10 crore a year
- Official sourcechecked 2026-11-10
The July 2026 DA instalment is 63% of basic pay from 1 July 2026. Order dated 28 October 2026
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