Dearness allowance is an important part of a government sector or a private sector employee's salary as it helps them adjust ...

Definition of DA: Dearness Allowance is a Cost of Living Adjustment granted to government employees, defined in percent terms of basic salary. It is intended to minimize the discriminatory effect ...

It is believed that the government may change the DA (Dearness Allowance) calculator. Central government employees are currently getting DA at the rate of 53% under the 7th Pay Commission.

If the basic pay of a central government employee is Rs 50,000, and the DA rate is 53 per cent, their total salary (excluding other allowances) will be Rs 76,500. However, if it become 56 per cent, it ...