DA/DR 63% from July 2026 is now fully locked in — the last piece of data needed to confirm it, the All-India CPI-IW figure for June 2026, was released by the Labour Bureau on 31 July 2026. With this number in, there's no longer any room for the figure to shift either way.
The Final Number
The Labour Bureau's June 2026 CPI-IW came in at 151.9 points, up 1.1 points from May's 150.8. Monthly inflation ticked up to 4.76% from 4.72% the month before. That completes the 12-month average calculation the DA formula runs on, and the result is a 3% increase over the current rate — taking DA/DR from 60% to 63% under the 7th CPC formula, effective 1 July 2026.
The Full 12-Month Picture
| Month | Index (2016=100) | 12-Month Average | % Increase (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 148.6 | 420.50 | 60.85% |
| Feb 2026 | 148.5 | 421.92 | 61.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 149.1 | 423.33 | 61.94% |
| Apr 2026 | 149.9 | 424.92 | 62.54% |
| May 2026 | 150.8 | 426.50 | 63.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 151.9 | 428.08 | 63.75% |
DA/DR is calculated by taking the absolute value of this percentage and dropping the decimal — so 63.75% rounds down to a confirmed 63% from July 2026.
When Will It Actually Be Paid
Confirmation of the rate isn't the same as the money landing in your account. Based on the usual cycle, Cabinet approval is expected in September–October 2026, with arrears covering July, August, and September paid out once the formal order is issued. This is the same pattern DA revisions have followed for years — the calculation confirms early, and the Cabinet notification follows a couple of months later.
One Claim Worth Treating Carefully
Some reports circulating alongside this confirmation have also claimed that the 8th Pay Commission's fitment factor will be based on "a minimum factor of 1.60," tied to merging the DA rate into the existing pay structure from 1 January 2026. This figure doesn't match any other fitment factor estimate currently in circulation, which range from roughly 1.92 to 3.83 depending on the source and methodology. Treat this specific 1.60 figure as unconfirmed until it's corroborated by an official Commission or government statement — it isn't consistent with the broader pattern of estimates we've tracked.
What This Means for You
- Your DA/DR rate for July 2026 onward is confirmed at 63% — this part of the calculation is now settled, not speculative
- Expect the actual Cabinet order and revised pay slips to follow a couple of months later, likely September or October
- Arrears for the gap months should be paid alongside the first revised payment once approved
- This DA confirmation is separate from the 8th Pay Commission's own fitment factor and pay matrix work, which remains unresolved
To calculate exactly how this affects your monthly pay, use our current DA rate calculator, and for the full mechanics of how this percentage gets calculated each cycle, see our guide to how DA is calculated. For the broader context on how this fits into the 8th CPC process, our Expected DA from July 2026 piece and AICPIN May 2026 update cover the lead-up to this final confirmation.
For more updates as the Cabinet approval comes through, follow our government news section.