Dearness Relief on Pension Calculator for UGC Teachers
Dearness Relief is a percentage of basic pension, revised from 1 January and 1 July, and is paid on the full pension even if part of it is commuted.
Important: Government rules, allowances and rates change from time to time. Before taking a final decision or making a claim, confirm the figures with the latest official order, notification or rules of the department concerned.
📄 Rules & sources ⚠️ 2 not yet verified
📄 Rule basis
- DoPPW OM 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475 — DR 60% from 01.01.2026 (24.04.2026) — www.icmr.gov.in
🔎 Source
⚠️ Not yet verified from an official order — confirm with your university before relying on it
- Dearness Relief (DR) on pension: not filled in — Central Government pensioners get 60% from 01.01.2026 (DoPPW OM 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475, 24.04.2026). No official order saved yet that applies it to university pensioners — enter the rate your university pays. · Check here: Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
- Pension, family pension, additional pension at 80+, qualifying service (Old Pension Scheme): 50% · min ₹9,000 · max ₹1,25,000 — Central Government rules. Central Universities pay pension under their own pension rules, which follow these; no Ministry of Education order applying them to teachers is saved yet. (order reference: CCS (Pension) Rules 2021) · Check here: Pensioners' Portal (DoPPW)
How it works
You enter: Basic pension, DR rate. The result updates as you type. It also uses Dearness Relief (DR) on pension; Pension, family pension, additional pension at 80+, qualifying service (Old Pension Scheme) — not yet confirmed from an official order for university teachers (⚠️), so check these with your university.
Frequently asked questions
When is DA revised?Twice a year, effective 1 January and 1 July; orders usually come months later, with arrears.
How is pension calculated?50% of last basic pay or the 10-month average, whichever is higher, after 10 years of service; minimum ₹9,000.
Are these figures official?They follow the orders listed under Rules & sources on this page. Values marked ⚠️ are not yet confirmed from an official order. For a final figure, rely on your finance office and the order itself.