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Dearness Allowance Rates Table 2025: Latest DA for 7th, 6th & 5th CPC Central Govt Employees

डीए दरें तालिका 2025: वर्तमान डीए 53% पर | केंद्रीय सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए पूर्ण डीए चार्ट

Dearness Allowance Rates Table 2025: The Dearness Allowance, often abbreviated as DA, is a crucial component of the salary structure for government employees in India. Both Central and State Governments recognize the importance of offering financial assistance to employees and pensioners in light of the rising prices of essential commodities.

In order to alleviate the impact of inflation, the governments have implemented the practice of granting Dearness Allowance. This allowance is subject to a review and adjustment every six months, specifically in January and July. By adjusting the Dearness Allowance, the governments aim to ensure that employees and pensioners have the necessary financial means to cope with the ever-increasing cost of living. This initiative demonstrates the government’s dedication to the welfare and well-being of its workforce. Our goal is to provide a detailed D.A. Table that includes the 7th CPC, 6th CPC, and 4th CPC, which can serve as a useful reference for all categories of Central Government employees.

Highlights of the Dearness Allowance Rates Table 2025

TopicDetails
DA Rates Table 2025Dearness Allowance
Expected DA (Post Hike)53%
Expected Hike3% Increase
Announcement DateAugust – September 2025
EligibilityCentral Govt. Employees & Pensioners
Calculation BasisCPI-IW (Jan–June 2025)
Official Websitedoe.gov.in
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Current DA Rate for CG Employees 2025

As of July 1, 2024, the current Dearness Allowance is set at 50% of the basic salary. The table below details the Dearness Allowance percentages applicable to Central government employees who are compensated under the 7th CPC, 6th CPC, and 5th CPC. Three separate percentage tables are included for the respective periods:

Latest DA Rates 2025: Central Government Employees & Pensioners Update

The tables for Dearness Allowance Rates from the 5th, 6th, and 7th Central Pay Commissions, covering various periods from 1996 to 2025, are provided below for your reference.

DA Period5th CPC DA6th CPC DA7thCPC DA
1996 to 20052006 to 20152016 to 2025
July 2025  
January 2025  56%
July 2024455%246%53%
January 2024443%239%50%
July 2023427%230%46%
January 2023412%221%42%
July 2022396%212%38%
January 2022381%203%34%
July 2021368%196%31%
July 2021356%189%28%
January 2021312%164%17% (28%)
July 2020312%164%17% (24%)
January 2020312%164%17% (21%)
July 2019312%164%17%
January 2019295%154%12%
July 2018284%148%9%
January 2018274%142%7%
July 2017268%139%5%
January 2017264%136%4%
July 2016255%132%2%
January 2016245%125%0
July 2015234%119% 
January 2015223%113% 
July 2014212%107% 
January 2014195%100% 
July 2013183%90% 
January 2013166%80% 
July 2012151%72% 
January 2012139%65% 
July 2011127%58% 
January 2011115%51% 
July 2010103%45% 
January 201087%35% 
July 200973%27% 
January 200964%22% 
July 200857%16% 
January 200847%12% 
July 200741%9% 
January 200735%6% 
July 200629%2% 
January 200624%0 
July 200521%  
January 200517%  
July 200414%  
April 200411%  
January 200461%  
July 200359%  
January 200355%  
July 200252%  
January 200249%  
July 200145%  
January 200143%  
July 200041%  
January 200038%  
July 199937%  
January 199932%  
July 199822%  
January 199816%  
July 199713%  
January 19978%  
July 19964%  
January 19960  

4th CPC DA Rates Explained: Full Table and Important Highlights

The rates for the Dearness Allowance (DA) established by the 4th Pay Commission, effective from January 1986, are outlined below, considering inflation adjustments:

  • A complete 100% DA is applicable to individuals whose Basic Pay does not surpass Rs 3500.
  • A 75% DA is designated for those whose Basic Pay ranges from Rs 3500 to Rs 6000.
  • A 65% DA is assigned to individuals whose Basic Pay exceeds Rs 6000.
FromRate if DASubject to Mini-mumPay SI+ NPA
1.7.19864%
3%
2%

140
180
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.19878%
6%
5%

280
360
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.198713%
9%
8%

455
540
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.198818%
13%
11%

630
780
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.198823%
17%
15%

805
1,020
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.198929%
22%
19%

1,015
1,320
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.198934%
25%
22%

1,190
1,500
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.199038%
28%
25%

1,330
1,680
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.199043%
32%
28%

1,505
1,920
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.199151%
38%
33%

1,785
2,280
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.199160%
45%
39%

2,100
2,700
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.199271%
53%
46%

2,485
3,180
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.199283%
62%
54%

2,905
3,720
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.199392%
69%
59%

3,200
4,140
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.199397%
73%
63%

3,395
4,380
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.1994104%
78%
67%

3,640
4,680
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.1994114%
85%
74%

3,990
5,100
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.1995125%
94%
81%

4,375
5,640
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.1995136%
102%
88%

4,760
6,120
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.1996148%
111%
96%

5,180
6,660
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.1996159%
119%
103%

5,565
7,140
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.1997170%
128%
110%

5,950
7,680
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.1997182%
136%
118%

6,370
8,160
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.1998190%
142%
123%

6,650
8,520
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.1998203%
152%
132%

7,105
9,120
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.1999228%
171%
148%

7,980
10,260
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.1999241%
180%
156%

8,435
10,800
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2000243%
182%
158%

8,505
10,920
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2000251%
188%
163%

8,785
11,280
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2001257%
193%
167%

8,995
11,580
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2001262%
196%
170%

9,170
11,760
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2002271%
203%
176%

9,485
12,180
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2002279%
209%
181%

9,765
12,540
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2003287%
215%
186%

10,045
12,900
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2003295%
221%
191%

10,325
13,260
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2004301%
226%
196%

10,535
13,650
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2004308%
231%
200%

10,780
13,860
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2005316%
237%
205%

11,060
14,220
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2005325%
243%
211%

11,375
14,580
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2006334%
250%
217%

11,690
15,000
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2006346%
259%
224%

12,110
15,540
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2007361%
270%
234%

12,635
16,200
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.7.2007376%
282%
244%

13,160
16,920
Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
1.1.2008Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above

DA Calculation Made Easy: Step-by-Step Formula

7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Calculation Formula: The formula used to compute Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and pensioners is established by each Pay Commission following discussions with relevant stakeholders. The 7th Central Pay Commission has proposed a specific formula for calculating Dearness Allowance (DA), which has been sanctioned by the Central Government. This process entails collecting 12 months of All India Consumer Price Index (AICPIN) data, summing these values, determining the average, multiplying the outcome by a specified fitment factor (261.42), dividing by the fitment factor once more, and eliminating any decimal points to determine the final DA percentage.

Dearness Allowance = (Average of AICPI for the previous 12 months – 261.42) x 100 / 261.42