Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners

Cabinet approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners

 

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DA / DR Arrears Calculator

Estimate arrears from the 3 percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief, effective 1 July 2026.

60% → 63% • July 2026

Basic Pay / Basic Pension (₹)

Enter basic pay or basic pension per month, not gross salary.

Arrears calculated up to July 2026 (1 month) August 2026 (2 months) September 2026 (3 months) October 2026 (4 months) November 2026 (5 months) December 2026 (6 months)

Counts full months from July 2026 through the selected month, inclusive.

Previous DA / DR rate60%

Revised DA / DR rate63%

Estimated additional DA / DR arrears

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Previous vs revised DA/DR60% → 63%

This is an estimate based on a constant basic pay/pension and a 3% difference. Actual payable arrears may vary due to changes in basic pay, applicable rounding rules, leave or service/pension changes, and official payroll instructions.

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