DA or dearness allowance is calculated as a specific percentage of the basic salary which is then added to the basic salary along with other components like HRA (House Rent Allowance) to make up the total salary of an employee of the government sector.

How DA is calculated in basic salary?

The current rate of Dearness allowance multiply with your basic salary is Dearness allowance. For example, the existing rate of percentage is 12%, if your basic salary is Rs. 49000. The DA is (49000 x 12) /100.

Is DA included in basic salary?

Presently, it stands at 50% of the basic salary. This has been a result of the constant enhancement in the DA ever year to offset the adverse effects of inflation. As per the rules, it is a practice to merge the DA with basic salary when it crosses the level of 50%.