Dearness Allowance Hike Latest News 2022 for Central Government Employees
Release of arrears of Dearness Relief of 18 months to pensioners
Release of Arrears of Dearness Allowance of 18 Months to CG Employees and Pensioners: The Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary replied today (13.12.2022) in Parliament regarding the release of arrears of Dearness Relief of 18 months to pensioners. He replied to the questions as follows…
As the adverse financial impact of pandemic in 2020 and the financing of welfare measures taken by Government had a fiscal spill over beyond Financial Year 2020-21, release of arrears of DA/DR was not considered feasible. [Read more]
DR Hike for Pensioners and Family Pensioners
Central Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners get big bonanza ahead of Diwali 2022 (DoPPW Notification 8.10.2022): Department of Personnel, Public, Grievances, and Pensions (DoP&PW) notified to hike of Dearness Relief from the existing rate of 34% to 38% with effect from 1st July 2022. [Read more]
38% DA Calculator – Click Here to Calculate Your DA Amount Now..!
DA Latest News 2022: 38 percent DA from July 2022 to Railway Employees – Railway Board issued orders on 4.10.2022. The rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from 34% to 38% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July 2022. [View more]
DA Hike News 2022: 38 percent DA from July 2022 to Central Government Employees – Finance Ministry issued orders on 3.10.2022. The rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from 34% to 38% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July 2022. [View more]
Cabinet Approves 4% Additional DA to CG Employees: The Cabinet Committee today (28.9.2022) approved to hike the Dearness Allowance by 4% from the existing rate for Central Government employees and pensioners with effect from 1st July 2022. [Read more]
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Tamil Nadu Govt Announces 3% Hike in DA from July 2022: The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for State Government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners with effect from 1.7.2022. The total DA for Tamil Nadu Govt Employees is now 34%!
38% DA Rate Finmin Order from 1.7.2022 for CG Employees – Fake Order: 38 percent Dearness Allowance with effect from 01.07.2022 for Central Government Employees and Pensioners: A Fake order circulating on WhatsApp is claiming that the additional installment of Dearness Allowance will be effective from 01.07.2022. The said Office Memorandum issued under the signature of (Nirmala Dev) Director showing the dispatch date 23rd August 2022.
Gujarat CM Announced 3% Hike in Dearness Allowance from January 2022: On 76th Independence Day (15.8.2022) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for the employees working in the State Government. The hike is eligible to all State Government servants with restrospective effect from 1st January 2022. [Read more]
Tamil Nadu Govt Announces 3% Hike in DA from July 2022: The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for State Government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners with effect from 1.7.2022. The total DA for Tamil Nadu Govt Employees is now 34%!
Increase in Dearness Allowance to CG Employees is not based on Whole Sale Price Index (WPI): The Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary replied in Parliament on 2.8.2022 regarding the calculation of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees in detail. The calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government employees and pensioners, is not based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rates. [Click to read more]
Expected DA from July 2022 | 4% Additional DA for CG Employees [34% + 4% = 38%]
AICPIN for June 2022 | Expected DA from July 2022: The All-India CPI-IW for June 2022 increased by 0.2 points and stood at 129.2 (one hundred twenty-nine point two). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.16 percent with respect to the previous month compared to an increase of 0.91 percent recorded between corresponding months a year ago. [Click to read more]
Dearness Relief to Bank Pensioners from August 2022: Dearness Relief payable to surviving pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks for the period August 2022 to January 2023 on Ex-gratia Rs. 2478 and Rs. 4956 per month [Click to view in detail]
Dearness Allowance for Bank Employees for the months of August, September, and October 2022 shall be 36.82%: The Indian Banks Association (IBA) issued orders on 1st August 2022 regarding the Dearness Allowance for Bank Employees and Officers from August 2022 under XI BPS/Joint Note dated 11.11.2020. The rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of August, September, and October 2022 shall be 36.82% of ‘pay’ [View in detail]
7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Hike Latest News: New Dearness Allowance (34 percent of Basic Salary) will be paid with effect from 1.1.2022. 2 months of arrears for the months of January and February will be paid in the month of April. 34% of the basic salary will be calculated for all CG employees with the salary of March 2022.
3% Additional DA for CG Employees [31% + 3% = 34%]
DA from 01.07.2022 at 32.5% to CPSEs 2017 Pay Scale: DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs with effect from 01.07.2022 for 2017 Pay Scales is 32.5%.
DA from 01.07.2022 @ 190.8% to CPSEs 2007 Pay Scale: DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs w.e.f 01.07.2022 for 2007 pay scales is 190.8%.
DA from 01.07.2022 @ 391.0% to CPSEs 1997 Pay Scale: DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The rate of DA payable is 391.0% from 01.07.2022 to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs.
Cabinet Approves 3% DA to CG Employees and Pensioners: Today the Union Cabinet Committee approves on DA hike of 3% for Central Govt employees and pensioners with effect from January 2022. [Click to read more]
The expected DA from Jan 2022 calculation is almost finalized! As per the AICPIN for the last 6 months from July to December 2021, the Dearness Allowance might be increased by 3% from the existing rate! [Click to read more]
AICPIN for January 2022: The first statistical data of All India Consumer Price Index Number for the month of January 2022 is released and the point is decreased by 0.3 points and stands at 125.1. [Click to read more]
AICPIN for December 2021 – Expected DA Calculation from Jan 2022 Comes to an end! Today the statistical data of All India Consumer Price Index Number (AICPIN) for the month of December 2021 has been released by the Labour Bureau. According to the AICPIN points for December 2021, the 6th and last month calculation for the ‘Expected DA from January 2022’ comes to an end! [Click to read more]
29.4% DA from 1st January 2022 to CPSE Employees: Dearness Allowance (DA) from 1st January 2022 at 29.4 percent to CPSEs 2017 Pay Scale – Board level and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors [Click to read more]
Payment of Dearness Relief to Pensioners at Revised Rates: The authorized banks should immediately pay the revised Dearness Relief to pensioners after orders to this effect has been issued by the competent authority. [Click to read more]
DA will keep in abeyance till July 2020: A #Fake order issued in the name of the Ministry of Finance claiming that the ‘Dearness Allowance & Dearness Relief payable to Central Govt employees and pensioners will be kept in abeyance’ is in circulation – #PIBFactCheck
AICPIN for November 2021: The Labour Bureau released the Press Release of AICPIN Statistics for the month of November 2021 today (31.12.2021) on its official portal. The points of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers 2016=100 increased by 0.8 and stand at 125.7. [Click to read more]
Dearness Allowance is a key element of the salary package for Government employees in India. DA is being enhanced twice once in six months. The particular percentage of DA will be increased from 1st January and July every year. The current DA percentage is 31%.
D.A. Rates January 2022
1.1.2020 = Additional DA 4% (17% + 4%) 21%
1.7.2020 = Additional DA 3% (21% + 3%) 24%
1.1.2021 = Additional DA 4% (24% + 4%) 28%
1.7.2021 = Additional DA 3% (28% + 3%) 31%
1.1.2022 = Additional DA 3% (31% + 3%) 34%
DA Arrears Latest News Today 2022
Dearness Allowance Arrears from January 2020 to June 2021: There is no signal to issue the arrears of DA and DR for the 18 months from Jan 2020 to Jun 2021 for Central Government employees and pensioners! [DA Arrears Calculator]
DA Hike Latest News 2022 – 3% DA to Central Govt Employees and Pensioners from 1st January 2022 – Click Here
VDA Rates Revised from October 2021: The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for Contract Workers from October 2021 have been revised and orders issued. [Click to know more]
DA Rates Hiked for Retired Judges: The rate of Dearness Allowance is revised to 31% for retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges and family pensioners with effect from 1st July 2021.
DA Hiked for CPF Beneficiaries: 12% Dearness Relief in the 5th CPC series hiked for the CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic Ex-Gratia from 1.7.2021 [Click to read more]
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Expected Additional Dearness Allowance from January 2021: The calculation of the next installment of additional Dearness Allowance due from January 2022 is already started for Central Government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners. [Click to Calculate]
BSNL IDA Increased Two Times from July 2021: IDA increased from 170.5 to 173.8% in July 2021 and once again increased from 173.8% to 179.3% in October 2021 [View more details]
31% of Dearness Allowance to GDS from July 2021: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 1st July 2021 onwards [Click to read more]
6th CPC DA 196%: 6th CPC Dearness Allowance is increased from 189% to 196% from 1st July 2021 for Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies employees. [Click to read more]
Punjab Govt announces 11% DA Hike: Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi announced an 11 per cent Dearness Allowance hike for State Government employees.
DA Calculation for September 2021
Dearness Calculation for the month of September 2021: After releasing the AICPIN for the month of September 2021, the Dearness Allowance percentage is a little bit like the existing level. [Click to read more]
Finance Ministry DA July 2021 Order PDF Download: The Department of Expenditure today released the order regarding the enhanced Dearness Allowance to 31% for Central Government employees. [Click to view more]
Finmin 31% DA Order July 2021 PDF: The next procedure is the Finance Ministry will have to issue an order for disbursement of DA to Central Govt employees. And the Pensioners Portal will also publish to disbursement of Dearness Relief to pensioners and family pensioners. [See the 28% Revised DA Finmin Order]
Cabinet approves 3% DA to Central Government Employees from July 2021: Today (21.10.2021 Thursday) the Union Cabinet Committee approves another installment of a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for central government employees. The total DA increased to 31%. Arrears for the month of July, August, and September will be paid with the salary of October 2021. [Click to view more]
Cabinet approves 3% Dearness Relief to Central Government Pensioners from July 2021: Today (21.10.2021 Thursday) the Union Cabinet Committee approves another installment of a 3% Dearness Relief hike for central government pensioners and family pensioners. The total DR increased to 31%. Arrears for the month of July, August, and September will be paid with the pension of October 2021. [Click to read more]
3% DA Announcement at any time!: The next DA hike meeting will be announced soon! As per the AICPIN calculation (January to June 2021) of Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and pensioners, the second installment of additional DA is 3%. The announcement of the 3% DA hike is likely after the next meeting!
DA Hike Latest News Today 2021: The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj (BPS) demands to release of 3% Dearness Allowance installment due from 1st July 2021 for Central Government pensioners before Diwali. [View in detail]
DA Latest News Today 2021 for Pensioners: Once again salary increase for central govt employees with effect from 1st July 2021! Already gross pay increased due to a hike of DA from 17% to 28% from July 2021 for government employees in India. Now, once again the DA may be increased from 28% to 31% effective from the same date (1st July 2021). All employees and officers are waiting for the Cabinet Approval on another 3% DA hike!
3% DA from July 2021 with Arrears
Good News for CG Employees and Pensioners in October 2021: The Union Cabinet Committee may today approve a hike of 3% additional Dearness Allowance from July 2021 for Central Government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners. Then the total percentage of Dearness Allowance will become 31% (28% + 3%). Arrears for the month of July, August, and September may be issued with the salary or pension of this month. All Central Government Employees including Railway and Armed Forces Personnel likely to get Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears soon! [Calculate DA Online]
How to check the DA from July 2021?
Arrears for the month of July, August, and September will be paid with the month of October salary.
- July 2021 – 31% of Basic Salary (28% of basic salary already paid)
- August 2021 – 31% of Basic Salary (28% of basic salary already paid)
- September 2021 – 31% of Basic Salary (28% of basic salary already paid)
- October 2021 – 31% of Basic Salary (will be paid in the current month’s salary)
- October 2021 – 31% of Basic Salary (will be paid in the current month’s salary)
- You can check here the Dearness Allowance with a simple online tool. Click here to calcaute your DA.
DA Arrears Latest News Today 2021
| Basic Salary | DA 17% | DA 31% | Difference Per Month |
| 18000 | 3060 | 5580 | 2520 |
| 19900 | 3383 | 6169 | 2786 |
| 21700 | 3689 | 6727 | 3038 |
| 25500 | 4335 | 7905 | 3570 |
| 29200 | 4964 | 9052 | 4088 |
| 35400 | 6018 | 10974 | 4956 |
| 44900 | 7633 | 13919 | 6286 |
| 47600 | 8092 | 14756 | 6664 |
| 53100 | 9027 | 16461 | 7434 |
| 56100 | 9537 | 17391 | 7854 |
| 67700 | 11509 | 20987 | 9478 |
| 78800 | 13396 | 24428 | 11032 |
After a 3% DA Hike…Check Your New DA with an online tool
DA Hike Calculator
How to calculate the DA hike for Central Govt employees in the future? [Click to Calcuate]
How to calculate the percentage of additional DA hikes for CG employees? [Click to Calcuate]
Central Railway DA News 2021
The revised rate of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for all groups of Central Government employees and Pensioners from 1.7.2021 – Click to view the Finance Ministry Order
DA Latest News Today 2021: 28% DA Order July 2021 PDF Download
- 28 Percent DA Order for CPSE Employees from July 2021 PDF
- 28% DA July 2021 Order to Railway Employees
- 28% DA from July 2021 Order for India Post Employees
DA Revoke FinMin Order PDF
20th July 2021: Today the Finance Ministry issued orders regarding that the Dearness Allowance is revised to Central Government Employees with effect from 1.7.2021. The new rate of Dearness Allowance is 28%. [Click to view the order in PDF]
DA Arrears Calculation for 18 Months
January 2020 DA, July 2020 DA & January 2021 DA Calculation
- 1st January 2020 = Additional DA 4% (17% + 4% = 21%)
- 1st July 2020 = Additional DA 3% (21% + 3% = 24%)
- 1st January 2021 = Additional DA 4% (24% + 4% = 28%)
- 1st July 2021 = Additional DA 3% (28% + 3% = 31%)
- DA Arrears Chart 2021 is given below:
| M/Y | Actual DA% | Additional DA% | Total DA% |
| Jan-20 | 17% | 4% | 21% |
| Feb-20 | 17% | 4% | 21% |
| Mar-20 | 17% | 4% | 21% |
| Apr-20 | 17% | 4% | 21% |
| May-20 | 17% | 4% | 21% |
| Jun-20 | 17% | 4% | 21% |
| Jul-20 | 21% | 3% | 24% |
| Aug-20 | 21% | 3% | 24% |
| Sep-20 | 21% | 3% | 24% |
| Oct-20 | 21% | 3% | 24% |
| Nov-20 | 21% | 3% | 24% |
| Dec-20 | 21% | 3% | 24% |
| Jan-21 | 24% | 4% | 28% |
| Feb-21 | 24% | 4% | 28% |
| Mar-21 | 24% | 4% | 28% |
| Apr-21 | 24% | 4% | 28% |
| May-21 | 24% | 4% | 28% |
| Jun-21 | 24% | 4% | 28% |
| Jul-21 | 28% | 3% | 31% |
| Aug-21 | 28% | 3% | 31% |
| Sep-21 | 28% | 3% | 31% |
| Oct-21 | 28% | 3% | 31% |
| Nov-21 | 28% | 3% | 31% |
| Dec-21 | 28% | 3% | 31% |
DA Arrears Calculator 2021
The freezing period is 18 months (January 2020 to June 2021). 3 installments of additional Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief were frozen. This tool helps to calculate the amount of Dearness Relief for the freezing period. This tool is exclusively designed for pensioners (Retired employees).
DR Arrears Calculator 2021
The freezing period for Dearness Allowance is 18 months (January 2020 to June 2021). Three installments of additional Dearness Relief were frozen to all groups of Central Government employees, Railways, and CPSE. This tool helps to calculate the amount of Dearness Allowance for the freezing period of 18 months. This tool is exclusively designed for serving employees.
DA arrears Latest News Today 2021
The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers is demanding to grant the arrears of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for the period between January 2020 to July 2021. The first demand is “Grant the arrears of DA/DR for the period between 1.1.2020 to 1.07.2021 held back by the Government to the employees and pensioners immediately.'”. [Click to read full story]
DA Arrears from Jan 2020 – IRTSA Letter
The Central President of the Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association (IRTSA) writes a letter to the Finance Minister regarding the payment of additional installments of DA and DR due on 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 & 01.01.2021 with arrears to all Central Govt employees and pensioners. [Click to read the letter]
What is the latest news on DA?
- 18 Months DA Arrears from 1.1.2020 to 30.6.2021 – NC JCM Staff Side Secretary writes to Cabinet Secretary August 22, 2022
- AICPIN for August 2021: DA Calculation for Central Govt Employees September 30, 2021
- 189 Percent DA from July 2021 for Railway Employees September 14, 2021
- 28% DR from July 2021 to Retired Judges of Supreme Court High court September 4, 2021
- Grant DA Arrears between January 2020 to July 2021 – Confederation September 3, 2021
- AICPIN for July 2021 – Expected DA Jan 2022 Calculation Starts! August 31, 2021
- DA Arrears from January 2020 to CG Employees and Pensioners – IRTSA August 1, 2021
- 28% Dearness Relief Order July 2021 for Pensioners July 22, 2021
- 28% DA from July 2021 Order for India Post Employees July 21, 2021
- 28% DA July 2021 Order to Railway Employees July 21, 2021
- 28 Percent DA Order for CPSE Employees from July 2021 PDF July 21, 2021
- Central DA Order July 2021 PDF Download July 20, 2021
- 28% DA from July 2021: Cabinet approves increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief July 14, 2021
- Expected DA Calculation: AICPIN for May 2021 – Current AICPIN Index 120.6 July 1, 2021
- DA and DR from July 2021: Fake document Circulating in Media – PIB Fact Check June 28, 2021
- 48th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) on 26.06.2021 June 18, 2021
- AICPIN for April 2021 – Expected DA Calculation Updated! June 1, 2021
- AICPIN for March 2021 Press Release PDF Download May 1, 2021
- Freezing of Dearness Allowance: Guidelines for freezing of the IDA March 27, 2021
- Payment of DA to Armed Forces Officers and PBORs including NCs (E)- Revised rates effective from Jan 2017 March 14, 2021
- Release of 3 installments of DA to CG Employees and Pensioners – Confederation January 25, 2021
- Freezing of DA to CG Employees and Pensioners – Secretary of NC JCM January 21, 2021
- Payment of DA to CG employees at current rates – Confederation January 17, 2021
- Freezing of Dearness Allowance to Employees of CPSE December 3, 2020
- Loss of Gratuity and Leave Salary Due to Freezing of Dearness Allowance October 10, 2020
- No Additional DA for Central Govt Employees and Pensioners up to June 2021 October 2, 2020
- DA/DR Freeze: Urging upon the Government of India to withdraw the decision of DA/DR freeze September 11, 2020
- NCCPA appeal to release 7% of Dearness Relief with Arrears to Pensioners July 7, 2020
- Withdraw the orders on freezing the DA and impounding of arrears of Central Govt. Employees and Pensioners till June 30th 2021 June 30, 2020
- Freezing of Industrial Dearness Allowance – DoT Clarification 26.5.2020 June 28, 2020
- Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea against Centre’s decision on Freezing of DA and DR June 2, 2020
- Freezing of DA to CG Employees and DR to CG Pensioners – Hardship and legal implications May 29, 2020
- No orders on Freezing of IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) and IDR (Industrial Dearness Relief) May 28, 2020
- Withdraw the decision on Freezing of DA and DR to Railway Employees May 15, 2020
- Freezing of DA to employees drawing CDA Pay Scale at current rates till July 2021 April 30, 2020
DA announcement Latest News today
DA for state government employees News Latest update 2021
DA Hke News Odisha – 11% DA Hike to Odisha Govt Employees: The State Government of Odisha has decided to hike by 11% Dearness Allowance to its employees from July 2021. As per the media news, the Odisha State Government has declared to hike Dearness Allowance (DA) by 11 percent for the employees and pensioners with effect from 1st July 2021. [Click to read in detail]
DA Hike News in Tamil: There is no announcement on the DA hike in Tamil Nadu yet! [View more]
Karnataka DA July 2021 PDF: The State government of Karnataka announces to revision of the Dearness Allowance from 11.25% to 21.50% for its employees and officers with effect from 1st July 2021. [Click to read more]
Total Number of Central Government Pensioners 2022
| Department | Total No. Of Pensioners and Family Pensioners |
| Civil Pensioners | 11,28,441 |
| Defence Pensioners | 36,03,609 (including Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian & Defence Civilian) |
| Telecom Pensioners | 4,32,968 |
| Railways Pensioners | 14,82,223 |
| Postal Pensioners | 3,28,999 |
| Total | 69,76,240 |
What is the meaning of Freezing of DA?
Granting of additional Dearness Allowance to all categories of Central Govt employees will be stopped in a particular period called ‘Freezing of Dearness Allowance’
When will restore DA and DR?
The frozen period for DA and DR was declared from January 2020 to June 2021. As per the Government order, the DA and DR will be restored in the month of July 2021.
What will be DA in June 2021?
As per the trending of AICPIN, the DA may reach a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 31%.
What is the final DA for June 2021?
As per the DA calculation recommended by the 7th Pay Commission, the percentage of DA will be 31% for the period of January to June 2021.
What will be DA from Jan 2022?
At present, we cannot find the exact percentage of DA from January 2022. After releasing October 2021 AICPIN data, anyone could guess the DA percentage.
When will Union Cabinet approve 3 per cent DA for Central Govt Employees?
The Union Cabinet Committee is expected to declare the 3% DA hike in the first week of October 2021 for Central government employees and pensioners.