If you are a Kerala Government employee, set a reminder to check for DA orders every January and July – and always verify the and arrears applicability mentioned in the order.
(New DA Rate – Old DA Rate) × Basic Pay for each month Da Chart Kerala Govt Employees
| | Period To | DA Rate (%) | Remarks / G.O. Reference | |----------------|---------------|----------------|-------------------------------| | 01.07.2023 | 31.12.2023 | 31% | FD G.O.(P) No. 46/2023/Fin | | 01.01.2023 | 30.06.2023 | 28.5% | FD G.O.(P) No. 22/2023/Fin | | 01.07.2022 | 31.12.2022 | 26% | FD G.O.(P) No. 53/2022/Fin | | 01.01.2022 | 30.06.2022 | 23% | FD G.O.(P) No. 15/2022/Fin | | 01.07.2021 | 31.12.2021 | 20% | FD G.O.(P) No. 44/2021/Fin | | 01.01.2021 | 30.06.2021 | 17% | FD G.O.(P) No. 12/2021/Fin | | 01.07.2020 | 31.12.2020 | 14% | FD G.O.(P) No. 32/2020/Fin | | 01.01.2020 | 30.06.2020 | 11% | FD G.O.(P) No. 4/2020/Fin | Note: Pre-2016 rates (under 9th PRC) were different. Since 2015 PRC, DA is merged with basic pay when new pay revisions happen. 5. Current DA Rate (as of most recent update) As of April 2024 (assuming typical revision cycle), the DA for Kerala Govt employees is likely 31% (January 2024 revision, if announced). However, always verify the latest G.O. from the Finance Department. The state usually revises DA on January 1 and July 1 each year, with orders issued 2-4 months later, often with arrears . 6. DA Arrears Calculation If a G.O. is issued in September 2024 revising DA from July 1, 2024, you receive arrears for July and August. If you are a Kerala Government employee, set