Rajasthan DA Hike 2026: Dearness Allowance Reaches 63%, Check HRA Rates and 7th Pay Matrix Salary Calculation
Rajasthan Government Employees DA Update 2026: Rajasthan government employees are set to benefit from a revised Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 63%, effective July 1, 2026, according to the information shared. The previous DA rate was 60%, meaning the latest revision represents an increase of three percentage points.
The update is important for employees receiving salaries under the Rajasthan 7th Pay Matrix, as DA is calculated as a percentage of basic pay. The revised rate can therefore increase monthly gross earnings, with the actual amount depending on an employee's pay level and current basic salary.
The information also identifies House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates of 20% for Y-category cities and 10% for Z-category cities.
Employees should distinguish between basic pay, DA, HRA and other allowances when calculating their revised salaries.
Rajasthan DA and HRA Rates: What Employees Should Know
The Rajasthan Finance Department's October 2026 revision increased DA from 60% to 63%, effective July 1, 2026. The reported order also provides for the additional DA for July–October 2026 to be credited to the applicable GPF account, with cash payment beginning from the November salary, payable in December.
Indian Pay Calculator+1
The state's HRA rates of 20% for Y-category cities and 10% for Z-category locations have applied since November 1, 2024. They were not newly introduced with the latest DA increase.
Finance Department Rajasthan
Rajasthan DA Hike 2026: Salary Increase Examples
| Basic Pay |
DA at 60% |
DA at 63% |
Monthly Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,000 |
₹10,800 |
₹11,340 |
₹540 |
| ₹25,000 |
₹15,000 |
₹15,750 |
₹750 |
| ₹35,000 |
₹21,000 |
₹22,050 |
₹1,050 |
| ₹45,000 |
₹27,000 |
₹28,350 |
₹1,350 |
| ₹50,000 |
₹30,000 |
₹31,500 |
₹1,500 |
| ₹60,000 |
₹36,000 |
₹37,800 |
₹1,800 |
| ₹75,000 |
₹45,000 |
₹47,250 |
₹2,250 |
These are illustrative calculations based on basic pay, not a reproduction of the official L-1 to L-24 pay matrix.
How to Calculate Revised Salary
For employees receiving DA at 63%, the calculation is:
DA = Basic Pay × 63 ÷ 100
HRA is calculated separately:
-
Y-category cities: Basic Pay × 20%
-
Z-category cities: Basic Pay × 10%
For example, an employee with ₹35,000 basic pay would receive ₹22,050 in DA. If eligible for 20% HRA, the HRA would be ₹7,000.
The resulting total would be ₹64,050 before other allowances and deductions.
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner and Ajmer are included in Rajasthan's Y-category city classification. Other locations generally fall under the Z category, subject to applicable rules.
Finance Department
Rajasthan 7th Pay Matrix: L-1 to L-24
The Rajasthan 7th Pay Matrix determines basic pay according to the employee's level and applicable pay cell. The DA and HRA percentages are then applied to that basic pay.
For the complete matrix and applicable orders, employees can consult the Rajasthan Finance Department.
Source Credit: Government of Rajasthan, Finance Department — DA revision order for July 2026; HRA revision order dated October 30, 2024; and Rajasthan Finance Department pay rules.