8th Pay Commission DA Calculator 2025
Calculate Dearness Allowance (DA) for the 8th Pay Commission based on All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) data, inflation trends, and historical patterns. Get accurate DA estimates for your salary.
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Expected DA Results
DA Reset Information
DA starts from 0% when 8th CPC is implemented and increases every 6 months based on AICPI data.
Important Note
These are estimates based on current inflation trends. Actual DA will depend on AICPI data at implementation.
What is Dearness Allowance (DA) in 8th CPC?
Dearness Allowance (DA) is a cost-of-living adjustment allowance paid to government employees to compensate for inflation and rising prices. Under the 8th Pay Commission, DA will start from 0% and increase every 6 months based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) data.
How DA is Calculated
AICPI Data
Based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
6-Monthly Review
DA is revised every January and July
Percentage Calculation
DA = (AICPI - Base Index) / Base Index × 100
DA History in Previous CPCs
Factors Affecting DA Calculation
AICPI Data
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
Inflation Rate
Current inflation trends and projections
Base Index
Reference index for DA calculation
8th CPC DA Calculation Examples
Basic Pay: ₹73,632 (8th CPC)
DA Calculation:
- Basic Pay: ₹73,632
- DA Rate: 6%
- DA Amount: ₹4,418
Total Salary:
- Basic: ₹73,632
- DA: ₹4,418
- HRA: ₹22,089
- Total: ₹1,00,139
Basic Pay: ₹1,16,688 (8th CPC)
DA Calculation:
- Basic Pay: ₹1,16,688
- DA Rate: 6%
- DA Amount: ₹7,001
Total Salary:
- Basic: ₹1,16,688
- DA: ₹7,001
- HRA: ₹35,006
- Total: ₹1,58,695
Expected DA Timeline for 8th CPC
January 2026
8th CPC Implementation
DA starts at 0%
July 2026
First DA Revision
Expected: 2-4%
January 2027
Second DA Revision
Expected: 4-6%
July 2027
Third DA Revision
Expected: 6-8%
Frequently Asked Questions
Will DA be reset to 0% in 8th CPC?
Yes, historically DA is reset to 0% when a new Pay Commission is implemented. This is because the fitment factor already accounts for the accumulated DA. DA then starts increasing from 0% based on AICPI data every 6 months.
How often is DA revised?
DA is revised every 6 months - in January and July. The revision is based on the average AICPI data for the previous 12 months ending in December and June respectively.
What is AICPI and how does it affect DA?
AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index) for Industrial Workers is the key factor in DA calculation. It measures the change in prices of goods and services consumed by industrial workers. Higher AICPI leads to higher DA rates.
How accurate is this DA calculator?
Our DA calculator provides estimates based on current inflation trends and historical patterns. The actual DA rates will depend on the AICPI data at the time of implementation and subsequent revisions by the government.
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