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DA Arrears Calculator

Calculate DA or DR arrears after a hike.

I am a
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%
%
Arrears (3 months)
₹4,041
Increase per month
₹1,347
3.0% of ₹44,900
New DA per month
₹26,042
Was ₹24,695
Extra per year
₹16,164

Arrears = (new DA − old DA) × basic × months = (58% − 55%) × ₹44,900 × 3 = ₹4,041

Central government DA and DR are revised twice a year, from 1 January and 1 July, and arrears are paid for the months before the announcement. Income tax and NPS deductions on arrears are not shown.

How to use

  1. 1Choose employee or pensioner.
  2. 2Enter your basic pay or basic pension.
  3. 3Enter the old and new DA percentages.
  4. 4Enter when the new rate started and when it was first paid.

Frequently asked questions

How are DA arrears calculated?

Arrears = (new DA % − old DA %) × basic pay × number of months between the effective date and the month it was first paid.

When is DA revised?

Central government DA and pensioners' DR are revised twice a year, from 1 January and 1 July.

Is DA calculated on basic pay only?

Yes. DA is a percentage of basic pay (for pensioners, DR is on basic pension).

Is tax deducted on DA arrears?

DA arrears are taxable as salary in the year they are paid. Relief under Section 89 may be available.

Does this work for state government DA?

Yes, enter your state's old and new DA rates.

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