DA 60% पक्का हो गया है! केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों के लिए जनवरी 2026 से लागू होगा!
Instead, we must not forget that this final percentage (60%) will play a crucial role in determining the minimum wage for the upcoming 8th Pay Commission!
Expected DA from January 2026 Calculator Online: Dearness Allowance Calculation Sheet 2026; The Dearness Allowance (DA) Calculation Sheet for 2026 represents the final official DA computation under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). This calculation, effective from 1st January 2026, holds major financial significance as the resulting DA percentage 60% will serve as a crucial benchmark in determining the minimum basic salary structure for the upcoming 8th Pay Commission.
The DA for January 2026 has been computed using the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPIN) based on the 2016 series, derived from monthly CPI-IW data from July 2025 to December 2025. The calculation method relies on averaging the CPI (2016 Series) values of the last 12 months, comparing this average with the baseline index 261.42, and computing the percentage increase.
Future DA/DR Update
All uncertainties concerning future DA/DR have been addressed with this announcement. As a result, the 60% DA/DR effective from January 2026 is now officially confirmed and is anticipated to receive approval from the Union Cabinet in March 2026.
🧮8th CPC Fitment Factor
It has been confirmed that the Fitment Factor for the 8th Central Pay Commission will be determined using a minimum factor of 1.60, integrating the DA rate with the current pay structure.
January 2026 DA – AICPIN Based Computation Summary
The 12-month total of CPI-2016 values is 5030, leading to a 12-month average of 419.16. This average reflects an increase of 60.34 points over the 7th CPC base index of 261.42. Based on the standard DA calculation formula, this increase corresponds to a Dearness Allowance of 60%, as officially adopted.
Month-by-Month CPI & DA Calculation Breakdown (July–December 2025); Each month’s CPI-IW (2001 & 2016 series) contributes to the rolling total and eventual average:
- July 2025: CPI-2016 = 421.92 → DA 58%
- August 2025: CPI-2016 = 423.65 → DA 58%
- September 2025: CPI-2016 = 424.00 → DA 59%
- October 2025: CPI-2016 = 425.00 → DA 59%
- November 2025: CPI-2016 = 427.00 → DA 59%
- December 2025: CPI-2016 = 427.00 → DA 60%
This steady rise in CPI values throughout the latter half of 2025 has directly contributed to pushing the January 2026 Dearness Allowance to a record-high 60%, the highest DA percentage seen under the 7th CPC.
January 2026 DA Calculation AICPIN Sheet
| Month | CPI-2001 | CPI-2016 | Total of 12 Months | Average of 12 Months | Increase Over 261.42 | DA% |
| July-25 | 146.5 | 421.92 | 4973 | 414.38 | 58.51 | 58 |
| August-25 | 147.1 | 423.65 | 4986 | 415.46 | 58.93 | 58 |
| September-25 | 147.3 | 424 | 4997 | 416.42 | 59.29 | 59 |
| October-25 | 147.7 | 425 | 5006 | 417.19 | 59.59 | 59 |
| November-25 | 148.2 | 427 | 5017 | 418.08 | 59.93 | 59 |
| December-25 | 148.2 | 427 | 5030 | 419.16 | 60.34 | 60 |
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