⚡ Official Order DA Revised to 60% – Check Salary Impact
DA revised to 60% from Jan 2026. Check salary impact, calculation, official order & benefits for Central Govt employees.
🔥 DA Hike 2026: Dearness Allowance Increased to 60%
📌 Table of Contents
📊 Key Highlights
- ✅ DA increased to 60%
- 📅 Effective from 01 Jan 2026
- 💰 Based on Basic Pay (7th CPC)
- 🔁 Arrears applicable
📖 Details
Government has revised Dearness Allowance to compensate inflation. DA now becomes 60% of Basic Pay.
💡 DA remains separate component (not merged with Basic Pay)
🧮 Calculation
DA = Basic Pay × 60%
- Basic Pay = ₹50,000
- Old DA = ₹29,000
- New DA = ₹30,000
- Increase = ₹1,000/month
📱 Benefits
- 💰 Higher salary
- 📈 Better purchasing power
- 📊 Increased retirement benefits
⚠️ Important Notes
⚠️ DA is calculated only on Basic Pay
📌 Rounding rule: 50 paise & above → next rupee
- Applies to Central Govt employees
- Based on 7th Pay Commission recommendations
🔗 Related Post
👉 Calculate DA Increase❓ FAQs
What is new DA rate?
60% of Basic Pay
From when applicable?
1 January 2026
Arrears?
Yes, applicable
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