📘 Complete Guide: Dearness Allowance (DA) Rates – 2006 Pay Scale (5th Pay Commission) | Punjab Govt. Employees
Dearness Allowance (DA) is one of the most critical salary components for Punjab Government employees. It is meant to cushion the impact of inflation and ensure that employees’ purchasing power remains relatively constant over time. For those under the 2006 Pay Scale, which was implemented following the 5th Pay Commission, DA is paid as a percentage of basic pay and revised periodically.
This article provides a comprehensive look at DA Rates for the 2006 Pay Scale, based on official notifications as per the Punjab Civil Services Rules.
🧾 Understanding the 2006 Pay Scale (5th Pay Commission)
The 5th Central Pay Commission, accepted and implemented by the Punjab Government with certain modifications, introduced the 2006 Pay Scale structure. This scale applied to employees and pensioners until the implementation of the 2016 Pay Scale (based on the 6th Pay Commission).
Key Points:
- Applicable to Punjab Govt. employees from 01-Jan-2006.
- DA began at 0%, revised twice a year — 1st January and 1st July.
- Continued until implementation of 2016 scale from 01-Jan-2016.
- Many retirees in and after 2016 still draw benefits based on 2006 scale for arrears calculations.
📊 Official DA Rates – 2006 Pay Scale
Below is the dynamic and official list of DA rates for employees drawing pay under the 2006 scale. This chart is updated automatically using data sourced from government circulars.
| From | To | DA Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jan-2006 | 30-Jun-2006 | 0 |
| 01-Jul-2006 | 31-Dec-2006 | 2 |
| 01-Jan-2007 | 30-Jun-2007 | 6 |
| 31-Jul-2007 | 31-Dec-2007 | 9 |
| 01-Jan-2008 | 30-Jun-2008 | 12 |
| 01-Jul-2008 | 31-Dec-2008 | 16 |
| 01-Jan-2009 | 30-Jun-2009 | 22 |
| 01-Jul-2009 | 31-Dec-2009 | 27 |
| 01-Jan-2010 | 30-Jun-2010 | 35 |
| 01-Jul-2010 | 31-Dec-2010 | 45 |
| 01-Jan-2011 | 30-Jun-2011 | 51 |
| 01-Jul-2011 | 31-Dec-2011 | 58 |
| 01-Jan-2012 | 30-Jun-2012 | 65 |
| 01-Jul-2012 | 31-Dec-2012 | 72 |
| 01-Jan-2013 | 30-Jun-2013 | 80 |
| 01-Jul-2013 | 31-Dec-2013 | 90 |
| 01-Jan-2014 | 30-Jun-2014 | 100 |
| 01-Jul-2014 | 31-Dec-2014 | 107 |
| 01-Jan-2015 | 30-Jun-2015 | 113 |
| 01-Jul-2015 | 31-Oct-2016 | 119 |
| 01-Nov-2016 | 31-Dec-2016 | 125 |
| 01-Jan-2017 | 31-Jan-2019 | 132 |
| 01-Feb-2019 | 31-Oct-2019 | 139 |
| 01-Nov-2019 | 29-Feb-2020 | 142 |
| 01-Mar-2020 | 30-Jun-2021 | 148 |
| 01-Jul-2021 | 31-Dec-2099 | 148 |
💡 This shortcode loads an up-to-date table showing each DA revision with effective dates and applicable percentages, starting from 01-Jan-2006.
📈 DA’s Role in Retirement & Arrears Calculations
Even after the implementation of the 2016 Pay Scale, DA for the 2006 scale remains important — especially for:
- 🧮 Leave Encashment Arrears
- 💰 Gratuity Calculations
- 👵 Pension Arrears
- 🔁 Interim Relief (IR) Adjustments
📝 Important: As per Punjab Civil Services Rules, employees under the 2006 scale who retired on or after 01-Jan-2017 are also eligible for an Interim Relief (IR) of 5% on basic pay. In such cases, DA is calculated after adding IR, increasing the overall benefits for the retiree.
📥 Tools and Downloads
To make calculations easier and help with audit or pension verification:
- 📂 Download the official DA Chart (PDF) – Download DA Rates – 2006
- 🔢 Use our DA Arrears Calculator – Launch DA Calculator
- 📚 Reference: Punjab Civil Services Rules Vol. I, Part I
✅ Final Words
Understanding the evolution of DA under the 2006 Pay Scale (5th Pay Commission) is essential for all Punjab Government employees and retirees. With the DA Rates 2006 as above, you get instant access to the most accurate and updated data — without manually referring to multiple government orders.
This feature supports pension planning, arrears computation, and general salary audits in line with official Punjab Govt. norms.
✉️ For more clarifications or queries, feel free to email us at punjabcivilrules@gmail.com.
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