Expected DA from January 2025 is 56%

Expected DA from January 2025: 56% Likely Increase for Government Employees

A potential salary hike is on the horizon for Central Government Employees, effective January 1, 2025, driven by a projected 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), from 53% to 56%.

This anticipated rise is based on trends in the All-India Consumer Price Index Number (AICPIN). Our calculator and calculation table provide a detailed breakdown of the expected DA increase.

M-Y	AICPIN 2016	AICPIN 2001	DA %
Jul-24		411	53.66
Aug-24		411	53.98
Sep-24		413	54.52
Oct-24		416	55.06
Nov-24		416	55.54
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Calculating Dearness Allowance (DA) from January 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

Calculating the DA from January 2025 is a straightforward process based on the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. To calculate the DA, you'll need the AICPIN figures for the entire year of 2024.

Conversion Factor

To adjust the AICPIN figures from the 2016 index to the 2001 base year, multiply the figures by the conversion factor of 2.88.

Step-by-Step Calculation

Follow these steps to determine the DA percentage:

1. Convert AICPIN to 2001: Multiply the 2016 AICPIN figures by 2.88.

2. Sum the figures: Add up the converted AICPIN figures for all 12 months of 2024.

3. Calculate the average: Divide the total sum by 12 to get the average AICPIN for 2024.

4. Determine the increase: Subtract the benchmark figure of 261.42 from the average AICPIN.

5. Calculate the DA percentage: Divide the increase by 261.42 and round down to the nearest whole number.

Expected DA from January 1, 2025 Calculation Table

Refer to the calculation table for a clear illustration of the steps involved in determining the DA percentage for government employees and pensioners in India.

Name of the Month	AICPIN 2016	AICPIN 2001
Jan24	138.9	400
Feb24	139.2	401
Mar24	138.9	400
Apr24	139.4	401
May24	139.9	403
Jun24	141.4	407
Jul24	142.7	411
Aug24	142.6	411
Sep24	143.3	413
Oct24	144.5	416
Nov24	144.5	416
Dec24	144.5 (Tentative)	416
12 Month Total from Jan 24		4895
12 Month Average		407.92
% Increase Over 261.42		146.50
DA Percentage		56.05%