DA Calculator for Government Employees

Dearness Allowance Calculator for Government Employees

Calculate your Dearness Allowance, total salary, and arrears based on government pay rules

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Enter Salary Details

Monthly Basic Salary (₹)

Dearness Allowance Rate (%)

Type of Service Select Service Type Central Government State Government Public Sector Undertaking Defense Services Railway Employee

Arrears Period (Months, if applicable)

Your DA Details

Basic Salary: ₹0

Dearness Allowance: ₹0

Total Monthly Salary: ₹0

DA Arrears (if applicable): ₹0

Monthly DA Amount

₹0

at 0% rate

DA Information

Dearness Allowance is revised biannually to offset inflation, typically effective from January and July each year.

DA Revision History

Effective Date	DA Rate (%)	Remarks

Calculation Criteria

• DA is calculated as a percentage of basic salary.
• DA rates are revised twice a year based on CPI.
• Arrears are paid for retrospective DA rate hikes.
• Total salary includes Basic + DA (other allowances excluded in this calculator).

Required Documents for DA Arrears

• Latest salary slip
• Service ID card
• Bank account details
• DA revision order copy (if applicable)

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Dearness Allowance Rules for Government Employees

This calculator helps government employees estimate their Dearness Allowance and total salary based on the latest DA rates in India.

What is Dearness Allowance?

Dearness Allowance (DA) is a cost-of-living adjustment allowance paid to government employees and pensioners to mitigate the impact of inflation on their purchasing power.

Key Features of DA

• Revised twice yearly (January and July).
• Calculated as a percentage of basic salary.
• Arrears paid for retrospective rate increases.
• Varies slightly by service type (Central, State, etc.).
• Linked to Consumer Price Index (CPI).

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter your monthly basic salary.
2. Input the current DA rate (check latest government orders).
3. Select your type of government service.
4. Enter arrears period (if applicable, else set to 0).
5. Click "Calculate DA Details".

Frequently Asked Questions

How is DA calculated?

DA = Basic Salary × DA Rate / 100

When is DA revised?

DA rates are typically revised in January and July, effective from the respective months, with arrears for retrospective periods.

Does DA vary by service type?

Central Government employees follow 7th CPC DA rates, while State Government employees may have different rates based on state policies.

How are arrears calculated?

Arrears = Monthly DA Amount × Number of Arrears Months

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