| Period | Total Pay | DA Amount | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Rate | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| New Rate | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Difference | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Period | Pension | DR Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Rate | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| New Rate | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Difference | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
What is DA and DR
Dearness Allowance (DA) is a cost-of-living adjustment paid to serving Central Government employees, including defence personnel, to offset the impact of inflation on their basic pay. Dearness Relief (DR) is the equivalent adjustment paid to pensioners and family pensioners on their basic pension.
Both DA and DR are revised twice a year — effective 1 January and 1 July — based on movements in the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW), published monthly by the Labour Bureau. The percentage is applied uniformly to basic pay or basic pension, regardless of rank or pay level.
This calculator lets you instantly find your DA or DR amount by entering your basic pay or basic pension and applying the current sanctioned rate — no manual percentage calculation needed.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select whether you are calculating DA (serving personnel) or DR (pensioners/family pensioners).
- Enter your basic pay or basic pension amount.
- The calculator applies the current sanctioned DA/DR rate automatically.
- View your DA/DR amount and total (basic + DA/DR) instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current DA/DR rate?
As of January 1, 2026, the DA/DR rate is 60% of basic pay/pension. Rates are revised again from July 1 each year, with the official notification typically issued a few months later by the Finance Ministry (for DA) and the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (for DR).
What is the difference between DA and DR?
DA (Dearness Allowance) applies to serving employees’ basic pay. DR (Dearness Relief) applies to pensioners’ and family pensioners’ basic pension. Both are calculated the same way and revised at the same rate.
How often is DA/DR revised?
Twice a year — effective 1 January and 1 July — based on AICPI-IW inflation data. The official order is usually notified a few months after the effective date, with arrears paid retroactively.
Do defence pensioners get DR at the same rate as civilian pensioners?
Yes. DR is a uniform percentage applied across all Central Government pensioners, including defence pensioners, regardless of service or rank.
Is DA/DR calculated on basic pay only, or on allowances too?
DA/DR is calculated only on basic pay or basic pension — it does not apply to other allowances like HRA, transport allowance, or Military Service Pay.
When will the July 2026 DA/DR rate be officially notified?
As of this update, the July 2026 revision has not yet been officially notified. Once announced by the Finance Ministry/DoPPW, this calculator will be updated with the new rate.
