Latest Dearness Allowance (DA) Rates – From Jan 2019 to Jan 2026

Dearness Allowance (DA) is a key component of the salary and pension structure for government employees, state employees, PSU staff, and pensioners. It is designed to protect the purchasing power of employees against inflation.

Our website provides a complete, up-to-date list of DA rates, along with historical monthly data, so you can calculate your allowance accurately and stay informed about official revisions.

Whether you are planning your salary, pension, or financial budget, this page will serve as your trusted DA reference guide.

What is Dearness Allowance (DA)?

Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment allowance provided to employees and pensioners to offset the impact of rising prices.

Key Features of DA:

  • Calculated as a percentage of basic salary or pension.
  • Revised biannually, typically in January and July, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
  • Helps maintain purchasing power during inflationary periods.
  • Applicable to Central Government employees, State Government employees, PSU staff, and pensioners.

DA is a vital component of your salary structure because it directly influences your monthly income and pension payouts.

How Are DA Rates Determined?

DA is calculated using official CPI (Consumer Price Index) data, which measures the average price changes of essential goods and services.

Process:

  1. CPI is tracked and updated regularly by government authorities.
  2. The percentage increase in CPI is used to revise DA rates.
  3. These rates are published biannually to ensure salaries and pensions keep pace with inflation.

By following these official rates, employees and pensioners can ensure they receive full entitled benefits.

Monthly DA Rates – Jan 2019 to Jan 2026

Below is the complete monthly DA rate history, along with CPI values, for reference. This table helps you check past and current DA percentages for accurate calculations.

MonthCPI (IW) BY2001 = 100DA % (Monthly Increase)
Jan 201930713.40
Feb 201930714.03
Mar 201930914.73
Apr 201931215.50
May 201931416.30
Jun 201931617.09
Jul 201931917.67
Aug 201932018.27
Sep 201932218.94
Oct 201932519.68
Nov 201932820.50
Dec 201933021.43
Jan 202033022.16
Feb 202032822.83
Mar 202032623.37
Apr 202032923.92
May 202033024.43
Jun 202033224.94
Jul 202033625.48
Aug 202033826.05
Sep 2020118.126.63
Oct 2020119.527.24
Nov 2020119.927.79
Dec 2020118.828.18
Jan 2021118.228.51
Feb 202111928.98
Mar 2021119.629.57
Apr 2021120.130.11
May 2021120.630.66
Jun 2021121.731.25
Jul 2021122.831.81
Aug 202112332.33
Sep 2021123.332.81
Oct 2021124.933.30
Nov 2021125.733.84
Dec 2021125.434.44
Jan 2022125.135.08
Feb 202212535.63
Mar 202212636.21
Apr 2022127.736.91
May 202212937.68
Jun 2022129.238.37
Jul 2022129.939.02
Aug 2022130.239.68
Sep 2022131.340.42
Oct 2022132.541.12
Nov 2022132.541.74
Dec 2022132.342.37
Jan 2023132.843.08
Feb 2023132.743.79
Mar 2023133.344.46
Apr 2023134.245.06
May 2023134.745.58
Jun 2023136.446.24
Jul 2023139.747.14
Aug 2023139.247.97
Sep 2023137.548.54
Oct 2023138.449.08
Nov 2023139.149.68
Dec 2023138.850.28
Jan 2024138.950.84
Feb 2024139.251.44
Mar 2024138.951.95
Apr 2024139.452.43
May 2024139.952.91
Jun 2024141.453.36
Jul 2024142.753.64
Aug 2024142.653.95
Sep 2024143.354.49
Oct 2024144.555.05
Nov 2024144.555.54
Dec 2024143.755.99
Jan 2025143.256.39
Feb 2025142.856.72
Mar 2025143.057.09
Apr 2025143.557.47
May 2025144.057.85
Jun 2025145.058.18
Jul 2025146.558.52
Aug 2025147.158.94
Sep 2025147.359.31
Oct 2025147.759.60
Nov 2025148.259.94
Dec 2025148.260.35

Note: The DA percentages are based on official CPI data and updated biannually. These numbers can be used in our DA Calculator to compute exact allowances.

How to Use This Table With the DA Calculator

  1. Identify your employee category (Central Govt, State Govt, PSU, or Pensioner).
  2. Locate the month and year relevant to your calculation.
  3. Enter the DA percentage from this table into the DA Calculator.
  4. The calculator will generate:
    • DA Amount
    • Total Salary or Pension including DA

Benefits of Referring to Official DA Rates

  • Ensures accurate calculations for salary or pension.
  • Helps in financial planning and budgeting.
  • Keeps employees informed about historical trends and future revisions.
  • Supports HR and payroll teams in verifying salary computations.

Final Thoughts

Using the latest DA rates along with our calculator ensures that you know exactly how much allowance you are entitled to, whether you are a government employee, pensioner, or PSU staff.

Stay informed. Calculate accurately. Plan confidently.