Dearness Allowance (DA) Rates – Punjab Govt 2016 Pay Scale
Welcome to the official DA rates page for Punjab government employees under the 2016 pay scale. This page provides the latest and historical rates of Dearness Allowance (DA), also known in Punjabi as ਮਹਿੰਗਾਈ ਭੱਤਾ, applicable to Punjab government employees.
What is Dearness Allowance (DA)?
Dearness Allowance is a cost of living adjustment allowance paid to government employees and pensioners to help offset the impact of inflation on their purchasing power. It is calculated as a percentage of the basic pay and revised periodically based on inflation indices.
How is DA Calculated?
The general formula to calculate DA is:
DA Amount = (Basic Pay) × (DA Rate %) / 100
For example, if your basic pay is ₹30,000 and the current DA rate is 38%, then:
DA = 30000 × 38 / 100 = ₹11,400
This DA amount is added to your basic pay for salary and pension calculations.
DA Rate Table (2016 Pay Scale)
The table below displays the official DA rates for Punjab Government employees on the 2016 pay scale with the respective effective periods.
DA Rates (2016 Pay Scale)
| From | To | DA % |
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Why DA is Important?
- Protects employees’ real income against inflation.
- Ensures pensioners also get adjusted benefits to meet rising prices.
- Updated regularly to reflect current economic conditions.
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