DA Rates Table after 7th Pay Commission
What is Dearness Allowance
The Dearness Allowance is the most important salary element for government employees in India. A particular percentage of DA hike every six months on basic salary or basic pension is a tremendous pay hike for Central and State government employees. The D.A. hike also applicable for pensioners and family pensioners!
When DA Hike Announcement Made in India?
Once in six months the calculation of Dearness Allowance as per the recommendations of the 7th pay commission will be finalized by the Finance Ministry. The DA hike report will be sent for the approval of the Cabinet Committee. After getting approval a hike on additional Dearness Allowance will be announced by the Ministry of Finance. All Central Government employees, Civil pensioners, Defence Pensioners, and family pensioners (including Railway and Armed Forces Personnel) are eligible to get additional DA/DR.
7th Pay Overview
| Dearness Allowance | Central Govt Employees |
| Pay Commission | 7th Pay |
| Hike | DA Rates |
| Base | AICPIN |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | India |
State wise DA list in India 2022
DA Chart for State Govt Employees
- What is the current DA rate of pensioners for the state of Himachal Pradesh?
The current DA rate of pensioners for the state of Himachal Pradesh is 38% from 01.07.2022 {Click to View in Detail} - What is the current DA rate of pensioners for the state of Haryana?
The current DA rate of pensioners for the state of Haryana is 38% from 01.07.2022 {Click to View in Detail} - What is the current DA rate of pensioners for the state of Telangana?
The current DA rate of pensioners for the state of Telangana is 17.29% {Click to View in Detail}
DA RATES TABLE (D.A. RATES CHART)
Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) – DA/DR Rates Table from 1996, 2006, and 2016.
Central Government is releasing orders for additional Dearness relief to pensioners retired in the 5th CPC, 6th CPC, and 7th CPC separately. The calculation of Dearness relief for the 5th CPC, 6th CPC, and 7th CPC Pensioners are slightly different for each CPC. Orders were issued separately for 5th, 6th, and 7th CPC Pensioners from DoPPW.
The table shows the percentage of DA and DR From 1996 for the 5th CPC Pensioners, From 2006 for the 6th CPC Pensioners, and From 2016 for the 7th CPC Pensioners in separate columns (DA Rates from Jan 2016 in 7th pay commission till date).
5th CPC, 6th CPC, and 7th CPC DA Rates Table for Central Government Employees and Pensioners
7th Pay Commission DA Rate Chart
| Month / Year | Dearness Allowance Rate |
| January 2016 | 0 |
| July 2016 | 2% |
| January 2017 | 4% |
| July 2017 | 5% |
| January 2018 | 7% |
| July 2018 | 9% |
| January 2019 | 12% |
| July 2019 | 17% |
| January 2020 | 17% (21%) |
| July 2020 | 17% (24%) |
| January 2021 | 17% (28%) |
| July 2021 | 31% |
| January 2022 | 34% |
| July 2022 | 38% |
| January 2023 | 42% (Expected) |
6th Pay Commission DA Rate Chart
| Month / Year | Dearness Allowance Rate |
| January 2006 | 0 |
| July 2006 | 2% |
| January 2007 | 6% |
| July 2007 | 9% |
| January 2008 | 12% |
| July 2008 | 16% |
| January 2009 | 22% |
| July 2009 | 27% |
| January 2010 | 35% |
| July 2010 | 45% |
| January 2011 | 51% |
| July 2011 | 58% |
| January 2012 | 65% |
| July 2012 | 72% |
| January 2013 | 80% |
| July 2013 | 90% |
| January 2014 | 100% |
| July 2014 | 107% |
| January 2015 | 113% |
| July 2015 | 119% |
| January 2016 | 125% |
| July 2016 | 132% |
| January 2017 | 136% |
| July 2017 | 139% |
| January 2018 | 142% |
| July 2018 | 148% |
| January 2019 | 154% |
| July 2019 | 164% |
| January 2020 | 164% |
| July 2020 | 164% |
| January 2021 | 164% |
| July 2021 | 189% |
| January 2022 | 203% |
| July 2022 | 212% |
| January 2023 |
5th Pay Commission DA Rate Chart
| Month / Year | Dearness Allowance Rate |
| January 1996 | 0 |
| July 1996 | 4% |
| January 1997 | 8% |
| July 1997 | 13% |
| January 1998 | 16% |
| July 1998 | 22% |
| January 1999 | 32% |
| July 1999 | 37% |
| January 2000 | 38% |
| July 2000 | 41% |
| January 2001 | 43% |
| July 2001 | 45% |
| January 2002 | 49% |
| July 2002 | 52% |
| January 2003 | 55% |
| July 2003 | 59% |
| January 2004 | 61% |
| April 2004 | 11% |
| July 2004 | 14% |
| January 2005 | 17% |
| July 2005 | 21% |
| January 2006 | 24% |
| July 2006 | 29% |
| January 2007 | 35% |
| July 2007 | 41% |
| January 2008 | 47% |
| July 2008 | 57% |
| January 2009 | 64% |
| July 2009 | 73% |
| January 2010 | 87% |
| July 2010 | 103% |
| January 2011 | 115% |
| July 2011 | 127% |
| January 2012 | 139% |
| July 2012 | 151% |
| January 2013 | 166% |
| July 2013 | 183% |
| January 2014 | 195% |
| July 2014 | 212% |
| January 2015 | 223% |
| July 2015 | 234% |
| January 2016 | 245% |
| July 2016 | 255% |
| January 2017 | 264% |
| July 2017 | 268% |
| January 2018 | 274% |
| July 2018 | 284% |
| January 2019 | 295% |
| July 2019 | 312% |
| January 2020 | 312% |
| July 2020 | 312% |
| January 2021 | 312% |
| July 2021 | 356% |
| January 2022 | 381% |
| July 2022 | 386% |
| January 2023 |
DA Rates from 1986 to 2022
DA Rates from Jan 2016 to till date
| From | To | Rates of DA | Total DA |
| 1.1.2016 | 30.06.2016 | 0% | 0% |
| 1.7.2016 | 31.12.2016 | 2% | 2% |
| 1.1.2017 | 30.06.2017 | 2% | 4% |
| 1.7.2017 | 31.12.2017 | 1% | 5% |
| 1.1.2018 | 30.06.2018 | 2% | 7% |
| 1.7.2018 | 31.12.2018 | 2% | 9% |
| 1.1.2019 | 30.06.2019 | 3% | 12% |
| 1.7.2019 | 31.12.2019 | 5% | 17% |
| 1.1.2020 | 30.06.2020 | 4% | 21% |
| 1.7.2020 | 31.12.2020 | 3% | 24% |
| 1.1.2021 | 30.06.2021 | 4% | 28% |
| 1.7.2021 | 31.12.2021 | 3% | 31% |
| 1.1.2022 | 30.06.2022 | 3% | 34% |
| 1.7.2022 | 31.12.2022 | 4% | 38% |
D.A. Rates Table 2022
| From | To | Rates of DA | Total DA |
| 1.1.2022 | 30.06.2022 | 3% | 34% |
| 1.7.2022 | 31.12.2022 | 4% | 38% |
D.A. Rates Table 2021
| From | To | Rates of DA | Total DA |
| 1.1.2021 | 30.06.2021 | 4% | 28% |
| 1.7.2021 | 31.12.2021 | 3% | 31% |
D.A. Rates Table 2020
| From | To | Rates of DA | Total DA |
| 1.1.2020 | 31.06.2020 | 4% | 21% |
| 1.7.2020 | 30.12.2020 | 3% | 24% |
DA Rates from 2016 to 2020
DA Rates from 1986 to 2020
7th Central Pay Commission (Effective from 01.01.2016)
7th Central Pay Commission (Effective from 01.01.2016)
Inflation neutralization: 100% for all Pay Bands.
| From | To | Rates of DA | Total DA |
| 1.1.2016 | 31.06.2016 | 0% | 0% |
| 1.7.2016 | 30.12.2016 | 2% | 2% |
| 1.1.2017 | 31.06.2017 | 2% | 4% |
| 1.7.2017 | 30.12.2017 | 1% | 5% |
| 1.1.2018 | 31.06.2018 | 2% | 7% |
| 1.7.2018 | 30.12.2018 | 2% | 9% |
| 1.1.2019 | 31.06.2019 | 3% | 12% |
| 1.7.2019 | 30.12.2019 | 5% | 17% |
| 1.1.2020 | 31.06.2020 | 4% | 21% |
| 1.7.2020 | 30.12.2020 | 3% | 24% |
DA Rates from 2006 to 2015
DA Rates from 1986 to 2015
6th Central Pay Commission (Effective from 01.01.2006)
Inflation neutralization: 100% for all Pay Bands.
| From | To | Rates of Dearness Allowances |
| 1.1.2006 | 30.06.2006 | 0% |
| 1.7.2006 | 31.12.2006 | 2% |
| 1.1.2007 | 30.06.2007 | 6% |
| 1.7.2007 | 31.12.2007 | 9% |
| 1.1.2008 | 30.06.2008 | 12% |
| 1.7.2008 | 31.12.2008 | 16% |
| 1.1.2009 | 30.06.2009 | 22% |
| 1.7.2009 | 31.12.2009 | 27% |
| 1.1.2010 | 30.06.2010 | 35% |
| 1.7.2010 | 31.12.2010 | 45% |
| 1.1.2011 | 30.06.2011 | 51% |
| 1.7.2011 | 31.12.2011 | 59% |
| 1.1.2012 | 30.06.2012 | 65% |
| 1.7.2012 | 31.12.2012 | 72% |
| 1.1.2013 | 30.06.2013 | 80% |
| 1.7.2013 | 31.12.2013 | 90% |
| 1.1.2014 | 30.06.2014 | 100% |
| 1.7.2014 | 31.12.2014 | 107% |
| 1.1.2015 | 30.06.2015 | 113% |
| 1.7.2015 | 31.12.2015 | 119% |
DA Rates from 1996 to 2005
5th Central Pay Commission (Effective from 01.01.1996)
1. DA is distinct element of remuneration and not treated as Pay under FR9 (21).
2. DA is granted on [Basic Pay + Stagnation Increments + Non Practicing Allowances] only.
Inflation neutralization: 100% for all Basic Pay ranges.
Dearness Pay: 50% DA of Basic Pay made as Dearness Pay w.e.f. 01.04.2004
| From | To | Rates of Dearness Allowances |
| 1.1.1996 | 30.06.1996 | 0% |
| 1.7.1996 | 31.12.1996 | 4% |
| 1.1.1997 | 30.06.1997 | 8% |
| 1.7.1997 | 31.12.1997 | 13% |
| 1.1.1998 | 30.06.1998 | 16% |
| 1.7.1998 | 31.12.1998 | 22% |
| 1.1.1999 | 30.06.1999 | 32% |
| 1.7.1999 | 31.12.1999 | 37% |
| 1.1.2000 | 30.06.2000 | 38% |
| 1.7.2000 | 31.12.2000 | 41% |
| 1.1.2001 | 30.06.2001 | 43% |
| 1.7.2001 | 31.12.2001 | 45% |
| 1.1.2002 | 30.06.2002 | 49% |
| 1.7.2002 | 31.12.2002 | 52% |
| 1.1.2003 | 30.06.2003 | 55% |
| 1.7.2003 | 31.12.2003 | 59% |
| 1.1.2004 | 30.06.2004 | 61% |
| 1.7.2004 | 31.12.2004 | 11% on (Basic Pay + Dearness Pay) |
| 1.1.2005 | 30.06.2005 | 14% on (Basic Pay + Dearness Pay) |
| 1.7.2005 | 31.12.2005 | 17% on (Basic Pay + Dearness Pay) |
DA Rates from 1986 to 1995
DA Rates from 1986 to 2021
4th Central Pay Commission (Effective from 01.01.1986)
Inflation neutralization:
- 100% If Basic Pay ≤ Rs 3500.
- 75% If Rs 3500 < Basic Pay ≤ Rs 6000.
- 65% If Basic Pay > Rs 6000
| Date | DA Rates (Basic Pay Ranges) | ||
| From | To | Basic Pay ≤ Rs 3500 | Rs 3500 < Basic Pay ≤ Rs 6000 |
| 1.1.1986 | 30.6.1986 | 0% | 0% |
| 1.7.1986 | 31.12.1986 | 4% | 3%, minimum Rs 140 |
| 1.1.1987 | 30.06.1987 | 8% | 6%, minimum Rs 280 |
| 1.7.1987 | 31.12.1987 | 13% | 9%, minimum Rs 445 |
| 1.1.1988 | 30.06.1988 | 18% | 13%, minimum Rs 630 |
| 1.7.1988 | 31.12.1988 | 23% | 17%, minimum Rs 805 |
| 1.1.1989 | 30.06.1989 | 29% | 22%, minimum Rs 1015 |
| 1.7.1989 | 31.12.1989 | 34% | 25%, minimum Rs 1190 |
| 1.1.1990 | 30.06.1990 | 38% | 28%, minimum Rs 1330 |
| 1.7.1990 | 31.12.1990 | 43% | 32%, minimum Rs 1505 |
| 1.1.1991 | 30.06.1991 | 51% | 38%, minimum Rs 1785 |
| 1.7.1991 | 31.12.1991 | 60% | 45%, minimum Rs 2100 |
| 1.1.1992 | 30.06.1992 | 71% | 53%, minimum Rs 2485 |
| 1.7.1992 | 31.12.1992 | 83% | 62%, minimum Rs 2905 |
| 1.1.1993 | 30.06.1993 | 92% | 69%, minimum Rs 3220 |
| 1.7.1993 | 31.12.1993 | 97% | 73%, minimum Rs 3395 |
| 1.1.1994 | 30.03.1994 | 104% | 78%, minimum Rs 3640 |
| 1.7.1994 | 31.12.1994 | 114% | 85%, minimum Rs 3990 |
| 1.1.1995 | 30.03.1995 | 125% | 94%, minimum Rs 4375 |
| 1.7.1995 | 31.12.1995 | 136% | 102%, minimum Rs 4760 |
New AICPIN Table 2022
CPI(IW) Base 2016=100 Monthly Index Letter – October 2022
AICPIN Table 2022
AICPIN Table 2022
| December 2022 | – |
| November 2022 | – |
| October 2022 | 132.5 |
| September 2022 | 131.3 |
| August 2022 | 130.2 |
| July 2022 | 129.9 |
| June 2022 | 129.2 |
| May 2022 | 129.0 |
| April 2022 | 127.7 |
| March 2022 | 126.0 |
| February 2022 | 125.0 |
| January 2022 | 125.1 |
Labour Bureau Index 2021
| December 2021 | 125.4 |
| November 2021 | 125.7 |
| October 2021 | 124.9 |
| September 2021 | 123.3 |
| August 2021 | 123.0 |
| July 2021 | 122.8 |
| June 2021 | 121.7 |
| May 2021 | 1206 |
| April 2021 | 120.1 |
| March 2021 | 119.6 |
| February 2021 | 119.0 |
| January 2021 | 118.2 |
AICPIN Table 2020
| December 2020 | 118.1 |
| November 2020 | 119.5 |
| October 2020 | 119.9 |
| September 2020 | 118.1 |
CPI(IW) Base 2001=100 Monthly Index Letter – August 2020
AICPIN Table 2016
AICPIN Table 2016
| July 2020 | 336 |
| June 2020 | 332 |
| May 2020 | 330 |
| April 2020 | 329 |
| March 2020 | 326 |
| February 2020 | 328 |
| January 2020 | 330 |
AICPIN Table 2019
| December 2019 | 330 |
| November 2019 | 328 |
| October 2019 | 325 |
| September 2019 | 322 |
| August 2019 | 320 |
| July 2019 | 319 |
| June 2019 | 316 |
| May 2019 | 314 |
| April 2019 | 312 |
| March 2019 | 309 |
| February 2019 | 307 |
| January 2019 | 307 |
AICPIN Table 2018
| December 2018 | 301 |
| November 2018 | 302 |
| October 2018 | 302 |
| September 2018 | 301 |
| August 2018 | 301 |
| July 2018 | 301 |
| June 2018 | 291 |
| May 2018 | 289 |
| April 2018 | 288 |
| March 2018 | 289 |
| February 2018 | 289 |
| January 2018 | 288 |
AICPIN Table 2017
| December 2017 | 289 |
| November 2017 | 288 |
| October 2017 | 287 |
| September 2017 | 285 |
| August 2017 | 285 |
| July 2017 | 285 |
| June 2017 | 280 |
| May 2017 | 278 |
| April 2017 | 277 |
| March 2017 | 275 |
| February 2017 | 274 |
| January 2017 | 274 |
AICPIN Table 2016
| December 2016 | 275 |
| November 2016 | 277 |
| October 2016 | 278 |
| September 2016 | 277 |
| August 2016 | 278 |
| July 2016 | 280 |
| June 2016 | 277 |
| May 2016 | 275 |
| April 2016 | 271 |
| March 2016 | 268 |
| February 2016 | 267 |
| January 2016 | 269 |
Dearness Allowance Order
| Date | Rate | PDF File |
| 01.07.2022 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 381% to 396% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2022 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 203% to 212% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2022 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 34% to 38% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2022 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 31% to 34% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2022 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 368% to 381% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2022 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 196% to 203% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2021 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 189% to 196% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2021 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 356% to 368% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2021 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 28% to 31% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2021 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 164% to 189% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2021 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 312% to 356% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2021 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 17% to 28% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2019 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 295% to 312% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2019 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 154% to 164% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2019 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 12% to 17% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2019 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 284% to 295% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2019 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 148% to 154% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2019 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 9% to 12% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2018 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 7% to 9% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2018 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 142% to 148% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2017 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 268% to 274% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2018 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 139% to 142% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2018 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 5% to 7% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2017 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 4% to 5% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2017 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 136% to 139% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2017 | As per 5th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 264% to 268% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2017 | Rate of DA payable is enhanced from 2% to 4% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.01.2016 | As per 6th pay commission, enhanced from the existing rate of 125% to 132% of Basic Pay for Central Government Employees | PDF Download |
| 01.07.2016 | DA to all categories of Central Government employees shall be admissible at the rate of 2% of basic pay per month | PDF Download |